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$99+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to California

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$204
(Priceline)

One-way from

$99
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$382
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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 January 6, 2026.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/159:10 amMSN - LAX
Nonstop4h 17mBreeze Airways
Mon 5/1812:12 pmLAX - MSN
Nonstop3h 58mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/5$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 5/273:09 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/2912:30 amLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$225
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.
Sat 4/189:00 amMSN - LAS
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2111:59 pmLAS - MSN
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$229
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.
Wed 2/44:20 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/119:56 amLAS - MSN
2 stops9h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$234
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/41:16 pmMSN - LAS
2 stops8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/116:22 amLAS - MSN
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$240
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:56 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
Mon 3/236:00 amSFO - MSN
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$249
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:56 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Thu 3/1211:59 pmLAS - MSN
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:00 amMSN - SNA
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/212:48 pmSNA - MSN
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 5/273:09 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/3012:30 amLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/205:54 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Wed 2/2511:40 pmLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 1/4$259
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:56 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Thu 4/96:25 amSAN - MSN
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$260
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.
Wed 2/44:20 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/75:20 amLAS - MSN
2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$263

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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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to California that are best for you.

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MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Fri 5/15

9:10 am-11:27 am

Nonstop4h 17m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

12:12 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

$204

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/24

6:20 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/27

12:50 am-10:19 am

1 stop7h 29m

$229

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/4

4:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/10

9:35 am-5:09 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$229

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Fri 2/6

1:31 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/10

9:58 am-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$259

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/31

3:30 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$259

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Sun 3/15

1:24 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/24

12:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 15m

$259

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Fri 3/13

9:31 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/16

12:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 15m

$259

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Sun 3/29

7:56 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 13m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

6:25 am-5:14 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$260

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/4

4:20 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/7

5:20 am-4:51 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$263

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Thu 2/5

3:48 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/10

7:15 am-2:52 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$276

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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.

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 January 6, 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
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,084 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,064 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
255 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

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 4h 17m. The distance from Madison to California is about 1683 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 Francisco as they are the most popular.

  • 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 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 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$112Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$130Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$372Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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