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$109+ Cheap flights from California to Madison (MSN)

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSN
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Mon 3/23
Mon 3/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Madison

Cheapest flights from California to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/1512:59 am
ONT
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MSN
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Thu 4/232:37 pm
MSN
-
ONT
1 stop18h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 5/1312:40 pm
LAS
-
MSN
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 5/193:33 pm
MSN
-
LAS
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$224
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/712:10 pm
LAS
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MSN
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Tue 7/211:45 pm
MSN
-
LAS
1 stop8h 13m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/711:59 pm
LAS
-
MSN
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 4/145:00 am
MSN
-
LAS
2 stops7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$234
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:15 am
LAX
-
MSN
1 stop10h 56m
Frontier
Mon 3/237:56 pm
MSN
-
LAX
1 stop6h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/20$238
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1310:43 pm
LAX
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MSN
1 stop16h 44m
Frontier
Mon 3/167:51 pm
MSN
-
LAX
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 5/1812:12 pm
LAX
-
MSN
Nonstop3h 58m
Breeze Airways
Fri 5/229:10 am
MSN
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 17m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/18$246
This Breeze Airways 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/112:12 pm
LAX
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MSN
Nonstop3h 58m
Breeze Airways
Mon 6/89:10 am
MSN
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 17m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/17$248
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/231:55 pm
SNA
-
MSN
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 5/273:10 pm
MSN
-
SNA
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$249
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:15 am
LAX
-
MSN
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Mon 3/167:51 pm
MSN
-
LAX
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 8/1112:30 am
LAS
-
MSN
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 8/173:09 pm
MSN
-
LAS
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1512:12 pm
LAX
-
MSN
Nonstop3h 58m
Breeze Airways
Fri 6/199:10 am
MSN
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 17m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 2/20$257

Find flight deals from California to Madison

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Madison flight deals. Data was last updated February 21, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Frontier)

One-way from

$109
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$469

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Madison 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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Madison that are best for you.

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OntarioMadison

ONT - MSN

ONTMSN

Ontario

Wed 4/15

12:59 am-1:52 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Madison Truax Field

Thu 4/23

2:37 pm-7:31 am

1 stop18h 54m

$211

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/13

12:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 5/19

3:33 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$224

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/7

12:10 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/21

1:45 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$229

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/7

11:59 pm-8:56 am

1 stop6h 57m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 4/14

5:00 am-10:48 am

2 stops7h 48m

$234

Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

12:12 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Madison Truax Field

Fri 5/22

9:10 am-11:27 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$238

Santa AnaMadison

SNA - MSN

SNAMSN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/23

1:55 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 5/27

3:10 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$249

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/11

12:30 am-8:53 am

1 stop6h 23m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 8/17

3:09 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$254

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 4/26

11:50 am-6:55 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$259

OntarioMadison

ONT - MSN

ONTMSN

Ontario

Fri 3/13

6:15 am-7:11 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 3/16

7:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$270

Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

1:22 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 43m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 4/11

5:36 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$277

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madison (average of $98). Flying from California to Madison in January is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madison from California?

    If you book a flight to Madison from California, you will be flying to Truax Field, which is the city’s only airport. Madison Truax Field (MSN) is located 5.4 mi from the center of Madison.

  • How popular is this California to Madison flight route?

    The California to Madison Truax Field flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Madison?

    A quick flight from California to Madison can take about 6h 35m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $224. California and Madison are separated by a distance of 1450 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Madison one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Madison are Frontier ($75), Breeze Airways ($89), and American Airlines ($114).

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Madison Truax Field or Ontario - Madison Truax Field, San Francisco - Madison Truax Field is the most popular route from California to Madison.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Madison?

    While on average a flight from California to Madison is generally $280, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $198. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Madison Truax Field), you can expect to pay $279 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Madison that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Madison flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Madison?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Madison.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Madison?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Madison 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 California to Madison?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madison (average of $98). Flying from California to Madison in January is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 California to Madison

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Madison. 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$144Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$209Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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