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$109+ 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — LAX
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:51 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop27h 23m
Frontier
Thu 3/129:18 pm
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop19h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/97:51 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Wed 3/189:04 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:51 pm
MSN
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ONT
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Fri 3/136:15 am
ONT
-
MSN
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Mon 3/97:51 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 17m
Frontier
Mon 3/166:25 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop10h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:57 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Wed 4/1510:00 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop25h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$243
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/67:56 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop23h 52m
Frontier
Thu 3/129:04 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$244
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Fri 3/67:56 pm
MSN
-
SNA
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Mon 3/911:32 am
SNA
-
MSN
1 stop5h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$244
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/67:56 pm
MSN
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ONT
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:15 am
ONT
-
MSN
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$244
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/67:56 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:00 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop8h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 4/294:15 pm
MSN
-
SNA
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 5/511:10 am
SNA
-
MSN
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/67:56 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 12m
Frontier
Fri 3/136:25 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop10h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/67:56 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 32m
Frontier
Fri 3/136:00 am
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop11h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$260

Find flight deals from Madison to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Madison to California flight deals. Data was last updated February 17, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Expedia)

One-way from

$109
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$265 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 February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to California that are best for you.

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MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Mon 3/9

7:51 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 17m

San Diego

Fri 3/13

9:00 am-7:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$234

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/29

9:18 am-1:56 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

2:47 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$249

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/29

4:15 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

11:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$254

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Tue 3/17

6:04 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Diego

Tue 3/24

10:10 pm-8:51 am

1 stop8h 41m

$277

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Sat 4/18

9:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

11:00 am-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$277

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Tue 3/31

6:04 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

10:10 pm-8:51 am

1 stop8h 41m

$277

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/8

5:15 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Diego

Wed 4/15

6:15 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$277

MadisonOntario

MSN - ONT

MSNONT

Madison Truax Field

Fri 3/6

7:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Ontario

Sun 3/8

6:15 am-7:11 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$280

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/6

6:12 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/8

11:25 pm-8:46 am

1 stop7h 21m

$284

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Fri 6/5

9:06 am-12:18 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/8

11:25 pm-8:46 am

1 stop7h 21m

$289

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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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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.

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 February 17, 2026.
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
270 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
270 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
270 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,205 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
270 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
270 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,294 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
270 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,047 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
270 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 17
2.0
Mediocre

Justine,Jan 2026

RDU - MCO

1/10, I have never experienced the amount of delays, my flight was supposed to board at 8:34pm, we didn’t board until 3:35am from RDU. The staff got rude and very disrespectful when you asked what was going on it was like we didn’t board until something wrong or were pestering them for answers. I was 1 question 1 time, they were not communicating with us at all. So when our plane was now 6+ hrs delayed and nothing was being said to us .. yeah I think we have a right to ask a question. Everything took so long and was such a process; I have never experienced this before and I’m a frequent flyer, breeze makes spirit airlines look like a 100/10 airline.

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, 3 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 17m. The distance from Madison to California is about 1668 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 Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. Frontier flights start at $85 while deals on American Airlines start at $114 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 - Los Angeles or Madison Truax Field - San Diego 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 $216. While the most popular route (Madison Truax Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $229 on average, our data indicates $287 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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  • 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 6 airlines flying from Madison to California

Discover the top 6 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$104Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$372Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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