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$80+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to California

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MSN — LAX
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Madison to California flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(Priceline)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
From Madison Truax Field to California
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Cheapest flights from Madison to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Fri 11/146:34 amSFO - MSN
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$150
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:00 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Sun 11/164:05 pmONT - MSN
1 stop25h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$165
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:00 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Sun 11/1610:28 amLAX - MSN
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Sun 11/28:09 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop21h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:59 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Mon 9/86:35 amLAX - MSN
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$204
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:00 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Sun 11/166:44 amLAX - MSN
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/227:59 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Thu 8/285:45 amSFO - MSN
2 stops11h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:00 pmMSN - SNA
1 stop17h 16mFrontier
Sun 11/97:11 pmSNA - MSN
2 stops22h 04mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$222
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:56 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Mon 11/310:20 amSAN - MSN
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:59 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
Sun 9/710:37 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops18h 37mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$228
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Sun 11/25:34 amSFO - MSN
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:59 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Sat 9/62:31 pmLAX - MSN
1 stop26h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$233

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to California 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to California that are best for you.

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Madison

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Mon 11/10

8:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

6:34 am-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$150

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Mon 11/3

8:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

6:34 am-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$150

MadisonOntario

MSN - ONT

MSNONT

Madison Truax Field

Fri 11/7

8:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Ontario

Sun 11/16

4:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$165

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Fri 11/7

8:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

10:28 am-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$186

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Thu 10/30

8:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

8:09 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 06m

$199

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/4

7:59 pm-12:27 am

1 stop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

6:35 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$204

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/13

8:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

6:44 am-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$208

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Mon 8/25

6:59 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

5:45 am-6:51 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$218

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/6

8:00 pm-11:16 am

1 stop17h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/9

7:11 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$222

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Thu 10/30

7:56 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 54m

San Diego

Mon 11/3

10:20 am-6:56 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$225

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Best time to book a flight from Madison to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madison to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madison to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to California (average of $246). Flying from Madison to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Madison to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madison to California as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines from Madison to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
192 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madison to California?

    Most people fly from Madison Truax Field (MSN) if they book a flight from Madison to California. Madison Truax Field is conveniently located just 5.4 mi from Madison’s city center.

  • How popular is this Madison to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Madison Truax Field to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Breeze Airways flights start at $99 while deals on Delta start at $115 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Madison to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Madison to California consider Madison Truax Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Madison Truax Field - San Francisco or Madison Truax Field - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madison to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Madison Truax Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $220 on average our data indicates $234 when flying from Madison to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Madison to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madison to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to California (average of $246). Flying from Madison to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 5 airlines flying from Madison to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Madison to California. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$112Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$122Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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