San Francisco to Madison (SFO–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,768 mi 2h 58m nonstop +2h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and MSN, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BZN ~5h 18m OKC ~5h 30m BUR ~5h 36m LAS ~5h 59m DAL ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,156
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → MSN
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
0%
Return
MSN → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → MSN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Madison is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · MSN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
1,768 mi / 2,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Madison route.
Route details
Distance1,768 mi / 2,845 km
Flight time2h 58m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take approximately 2h 58m. The route covers 1,768 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to MSN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, OKC, BUR, LAS, DAL, RNO, LAX, CLE, MSY, BOS, FLL, DEN, MIA, ATL, TPA, DFW, ORD, MSP, PHX, PIT, EWR, CLT, PHL, DTW, DCA, MCO and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madison is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from MSN to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to MSN

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to MSN ranges from 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,768 miles (2,845 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.