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$77+ 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — LAX
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 - LAX
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Sun 11/25:44 amLAX - MSN
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/318:00 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Sun 11/25:53 amONT - MSN
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/108:00 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Thu 11/136:44 amLAX - MSN
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/308:00 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Sun 11/25:53 amONT - MSN
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Mon 11/108:00 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/127:48 pmLAX - MSN
1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Thu 11/138:00 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop29h 50mFrontier
Mon 11/176:41 amSAN - MSN
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 11/285:38 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/310:55 amLAS - MSN
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sun 10/266:36 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Thu 10/309:12 amLAS - MSN
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$251
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:00 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Fri 11/79:12 amLAS - MSN
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$252
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/148:00 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop21h 41mFrontier
Sun 11/168:48 pmLAS - MSN
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Thu 11/132:40 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/206:00 amLAS - MSN
1 stop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$256
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/68:00 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Sun 11/96:44 amLAX - MSN
1 stop10h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$258

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 October 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Frontier)

One-way from

$77
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less
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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 October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to California that are best for you.

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Madison

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California

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Return

Price

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/13

8:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

San Diego

Mon 11/17

6:41 am-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$246

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Wed 11/12

1:24 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/19

10:20 pm-8:58 am

1 stop8h 38m

$249

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/24

4:23 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/28

7:05 am-3:02 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$254

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/21

11:29 am-6:28 pm

2 stops8h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/25

11:59 pm-10:43 am

1 stop8h 44m

$254

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Fri 11/14

1:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/18

10:20 pm-8:58 am

1 stop8h 38m

$269

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/29

3:09 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/1

11:59 pm-10:43 am

1 stop8h 44m

$269

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop6h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/17

10:20 pm-8:58 am

1 stop8h 38m

$269

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/15

11:29 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

12:38 am-10:43 am

1 stop8h 05m

$283

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/10

11:10 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

10:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop8h 00m

$283

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/15

2:40 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

11:45 am-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$283

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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, 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 October 22, 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.

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 October 22, 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
219 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

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
219 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
219 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

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
7,979 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
219 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

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
8,988 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
219 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

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
11,028 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
219 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

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
3,130 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
219 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

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 6h 08m. 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 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 $85. United Airlines flights start at $145 while deals on Delta start at $174 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 most reliable airlines from Madison to California?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), Breeze Airways (100%) or United Airlines (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Madison to California.

  • 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 $205 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.

  • 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, 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$112Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$127Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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