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$78+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to California

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — LAX
dic. 6 — dic. 131
sáb. 12/6
sáb. 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
vie. 11/215:21 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
sáb. 11/2212:58 amONT - MSN
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/178:00 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop27h 39mFrontier
dom. 11/237:31 pmSAN - MSN
1 stop16h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/217:17 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
dom. 12/289:14 pmSAN - MSN
2 stops14h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/215:21 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
lun. 11/2412:58 amONT - MSN
1 stop5h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$198
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/215:21 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop18h 15mFrontier
lun. 11/244:05 pmLAX - MSN
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/217:17 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop6h 42mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/289:14 pmSAN - MSN
1 stop14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/223:04 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
dom. 11/3012:58 amONT - MSN
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/2312:35 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop13h 34mFrontier
vie. 11/286:44 amLAX - MSN
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/243:00 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
dom. 12/289:14 pmSAN - MSN
2 stops14h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/202:40 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/248:39 amSAN - MSN
2 stops22h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$241
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
lun. 11/241:30 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop8h 30mDelta
mié. 12/32:07 pmLAS - MSN
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/5$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/215:21 pmMSN - LAS
2 stops16h 19mFrontier
lun. 11/248:40 pmLAS - MSN
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$251

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 noviembre 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Frontier)

One-way from

$78
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$450

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 noviembre 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to California that are best for you.

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MadisonOntario

MSN - ONT

MSNONT

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 11/22

3:04 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Ontario

mar. 11/25

12:58 am-3:29 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$198

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

vie. 1/2

5:26 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 1/5

12:30 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

$249

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

mié. 2/18

2:48 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 2/25

6:45 am-3:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$249

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

mié. 2/18

2:48 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/24

1:20 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$249

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

vie. 12/5

3:59 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 12/6

1:19 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$269

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

vie. 12/5

3:59 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 12/10

6:45 am-2:54 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$269

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

vie. 12/5

1:40 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 12/10

12:28 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$274

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

mar. 3/24

2:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Diego

mar. 3/31

10:30 pm-8:55 am

1 stop8h 25m

$277

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

mié. 1/14

5:25 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Los Angeles

sáb. 1/17

1:04 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$277

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 4/4

8:49 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Los Angeles

sáb. 4/18

5:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$277

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to California (average of $60). Flying from Madison to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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 noviembre 6, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Madison to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madison to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Madison to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madison to California flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Madison to California?

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 noviembre 6, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines from Madison to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
225 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
225 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
225 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
225 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
225 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
225 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,116 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
225 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 13
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

RIC - BDL

All went smoothly but the announcements from the crew were way to fast--approaching inaudible. Pilot announcements were perfect!

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.

  • How long is the flight from Madison to California?

    Departing from Madison to California will take you 7h 06m. The distance from Madison to California is about 1450 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 - Los Angeles or Madison Truax Field - San Francisco 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 $178. While the most popular route (Madison Truax Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $195 on average, our data indicates $256 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.

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    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to California (average of $60). Flying from Madison to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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 noviembre 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$112Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$130Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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