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$143+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Madison

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Madison flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(Priceline)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$366
From California to Madison Truax Field
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:08 amLAS - MSN
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Sun 9/287:59 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:00 amLAS - MSN
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/282:48 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:35 amSAN - MSN
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Mon 9/297:59 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$231
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:41 amSAN - MSN
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Mon 11/38:00 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:00 amLAS - MSN
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Sun 9/287:59 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:35 amSAN - MSN
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Fri 10/37:59 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$243
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:35 amSAN - MSN
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Mon 10/67:59 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2211:38 amSNA - MSN
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/252:14 pmMSN - SNA
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:35 amLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Sat 10/185:16 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/13$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:53 amONT - MSN
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Mon 11/38:00 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$255
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:52 amSAN - MSN
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Thu 10/308:00 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:40 amLAS - MSN
2 stops8h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/115:33 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$259

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Madison that are best for you.

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Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/24

12:35 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 43m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 10/28

5:52 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$229

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 10/22

12:47 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$229

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 10/28

2:48 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$229

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/3

12:35 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 43m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 11/11

1:35 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$229

San DiegoMadison

SAN - MSN

SANMSN

San Diego

Thu 10/23

10:52 am-7:14 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 10/27

7:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$244

Santa AnaMadison

SNA - MSN

SNAMSN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

11:38 am-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 10/25

2:14 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$249

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

12:35 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 43m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 10/18

5:16 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$249

San DiegoMadison

SAN - MSN

SANMSN

San Diego

Thu 10/2

6:35 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 10/6

7:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$251

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/4

10:40 am-9:02 pm

2 stops8h 22m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 11/11

5:33 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$259

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/21

12:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 11/24

2:48 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from California to Madison

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madison (average of $338). Flying from California to Madison in March is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 CA to MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Madison. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Madison as you normally would.

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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 5h 18m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $229. 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 ($143), Delta ($169), and United Airlines ($169).

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

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Madison?

    Consider Breeze Airways (88%), SkyWest Airlines (50%) or United Airlines (50%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Madison.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madison (average of $338). Flying from California to Madison in March is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$193Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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