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

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MSN — LAX
may. 2 — may. 91
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to California

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 abril 2, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
jue. 5/77:59 pm
MSN
-
ONT
1 stop5h 50m
Frontier
dom. 5/106:00 am
ONT
-
MSN
1 stop11h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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. 5/307:59 pm
MSN
-
ONT
1 stop5h 50m
Frontier
sáb. 6/66:00 am
ONT
-
MSN
1 stop11h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
sáb. 8/1511:37 am
MSN
-
RNO
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
mar. 8/1812:53 pm
RNO
-
MSN
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
jue. 4/97:57 pm
MSN
-
LAS
1 stop5h 40m
Frontier
jue. 4/306:00 am
LAS
-
MSN
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
mar. 6/305:00 am
MSN
-
SNA
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
mar. 7/72:10 pm
SNA
-
MSN
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
jue. 4/302:37 pm
MSN
-
LAS
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
dom. 5/106:30 am
LAS
-
MSN
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
sáb. 5/236:29 pm
MSN
-
LAS
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
mar. 5/2612:35 am
LAS
-
MSN
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
sáb. 5/211:50 am
MSN
-
RNO
2 stops13h 01m
American Airlines
sáb. 5/91:01 pm
RNO
-
MSN
2 stops8h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
mar. 5/55:34 pm
MSN
-
SNA
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
sáb. 5/911:00 am
SNA
-
MSN
2 stops8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
jue. 4/27:57 pm
MSN
-
LAS
1 stop5h 40m
Frontier
dom. 4/56:00 am
LAS
-
MSN
1 stop11h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
sáb. 5/169:18 am
MSN
-
ONT
2 stops9h 04m
American Airlines
sáb. 5/232:18 pm
ONT
-
MSN
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
mié. 6/35:00 am
MSN
-
LAS
1 stop6h 19m
United Airlines
vie. 6/512:36 am
LAS
-
MSN
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$297

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 abril 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$424

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Madison Truax Field-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Madison Truax Field to California
One-way flight from Madison Truax Field to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madison Truax Field to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madison Truax Field to California.

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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 abril 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

mar. 6/30

5:00 am-9:07 am

1 stop6h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 7/7

2:10 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$289

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 5/9

6:30 am-1:34 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Los Angeles

sáb. 5/16

11:59 pm-8:26 am

1 stop6h 27m

$317

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

mar. 4/28

4:15 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Santa Barbara

mar. 5/5

12:37 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$325

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 5/9

6:30 am-1:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

sáb. 5/16

11:25 am-10:44 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$331

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

mar. 8/25

9:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Diego

lun. 8/31

6:15 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$331

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

sáb. 5/2

6:30 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 5/7

11:15 pm-8:49 am

1 stop7h 34m

$335

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

jue. 8/13

1:45 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 8/18

1:55 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$335

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

jue. 5/28

2:33 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Jose

mar. 6/2

12:12 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$337

MadisonSanta Barbara

MSN - SBA

MSNSBA

Madison Truax Field

vie. 7/3

5:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

Santa Barbara

mié. 7/8

12:27 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$340

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

lun. 5/4

10:50 am-7:07 pm

2 stops10h 17m

San Jose

mar. 5/12

6:20 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$342

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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 $254). 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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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 abril 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Madison to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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?

  • How long is the flight from Madison to California?

    Departing from Madison to California will take you 6h 07m. The distance from Madison to California is about 1666 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 $89. Frontier flights start at $97 while deals on American Airlines start at $114 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madison to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Madison Truax Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $250 on average, our data indicates $208 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 abril 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$104Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$129Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$372Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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