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$158+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — WAS
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madison Truax Field to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Madison to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$158
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Cheapest flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:11 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/215:00 amBWI - MSN
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/286:28 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Wed 4/15:40 amBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/5$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/33:48 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/105:18 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:54 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Sun 3/16:04 amBWI - MSN
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/5$233
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/203:48 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/2410:05 amBWI - MSN
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/216:28 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop3h 33mDelta
Tue 3/245:40 amBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/5$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:28 amMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Wed 4/296:00 amBWI - MSN
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/5$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:15 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Mon 4/136:00 amBWI - MSN
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/6$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2111:31 amMSN - BWI
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Wed 1/286:05 amBWI - MSN
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/5$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/237:00 amMSN - BWI
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Wed 7/16:00 amBWI - MSN
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/5$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/235:06 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Sun 1/256:00 amBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/5$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/255:50 pmMSN - DCA
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Mon 6/293:40 pmDCA - MSN
Nonstop2h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/5$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/25

3:03 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop3h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

3:22 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$191

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Sat 3/28

6:28 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/1

5:40 am-8:51 am

1 stop4h 11m

$197

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/4

8:15 am-2:11 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/8

10:05 am-2:52 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$230

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Sat 5/2

4:02 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/4

3:42 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$230

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/3

3:48 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/10

5:18 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$230

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/8

5:15 pm-12:53 am

1 stop6h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

$233

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 3/18

6:28 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/22

5:40 am-8:51 am

1 stop4h 11m

$233

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/25

5:54 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/1

6:04 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 15m

$233

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/25

5:50 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

6:05 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 14m

$233

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Fri 6/26

5:17 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/30

9:35 am-12:54 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$233

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Compare providers for flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madison to Washington, D.C. in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Madison-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Madison-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Madison with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. (average of $108). Flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $220). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSN to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 6, 2026.

When flying from Madison to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 6, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Madison to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,083 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 5.4 mi from the city center, Madison Truax Field is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Madison. Booking flights from Truax Field (MSN) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $299, American Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Madison in 2h 03m. Madison and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 705 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($218), American Airlines ($269), and United Airlines ($318) offers the cheapest pricing from Madison to Washington, D.C.. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $119. Users have also found prices from $129 and $164 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    When deciding which route to take from Madison to Washington, D.C. consider Madison Truax Field - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Madison Truax Field - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Madison Truax Field - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madison to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madison to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. (average of $108). Flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $220). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Madison to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$190Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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