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$115+ 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSN
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Madison

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Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(Mytrip)

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Average price

$443
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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 January 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 2/172:48 pm
SNA
-
MSN
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 2/243:47 pm
MSN
-
SNA
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1411:55 pm
LAX
-
MSN
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Sat 2/215:50 pm
MSN
-
LAX
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/149:04 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Sun 3/227:56 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/110:10 pm
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Wed 4/82:45 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1212:26 pm
SNA
-
MSN
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 2/173:47 pm
MSN
-
SNA
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$279
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 3/126:00 am
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop11h 11m
Frontier
Mon 3/167:56 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/176:45 am
SNA
-
MSN
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 2/246:30 am
MSN
-
SNA
2 stops8h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$286
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:04 pm
SFO
-
MSN
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Fri 3/137:56 pm
MSN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$287
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1912:12 pm
LAX
-
MSN
Nonstop3h 58m
Breeze Airways
Fri 7/39:10 am
MSN
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 17m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/14$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 2/1110:48 am
LAX
-
MSN
1 stop6h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 2/183:53 pm
MSN
-
LAX
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/2512:35 am
LAX
-
MSN
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 3/73:03 pm
MSN
-
LAX
1 stop6h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sat 2/77:00 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 2/144:23 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$293

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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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Madison that are best for you.

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Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Sat 2/14

11:55 pm-10:19 am

1 stop8h 24m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 2/21

5:50 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$277

San DiegoMadison

SAN - MSN

SANMSN

San Diego

Wed 4/1

10:10 pm-8:51 am

1 stop8h 41m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/8

2:45 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$277

Santa AnaMadison

SNA - MSN

SNAMSN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

12:26 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/17

3:47 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$279

Santa AnaMadison

SNA - MSN

SNAMSN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/17

6:45 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$286

Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

2:40 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 3/24

6:28 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$293

Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 4/13

6:25 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$293

Santa AnaMadison

SNA - MSN

SNAMSN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 3/16

4:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$304

Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

11:49 pm-9:17 am

1 stop7h 28m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 2/15

11:22 am-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$309

RenoMadison

RNO - MSN

RNOMSN

Reno

Sat 2/21

5:20 am-2:44 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/25

4:23 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$309

OntarioMadison

ONT - MSN

ONTMSN

Ontario

Fri 2/13

10:37 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 31m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/17

3:11 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$309

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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 $99). 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 12m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $286. California and Madison are separated by a distance of 1666 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 United Airlines ($114).

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Madison Truax Field or Los Angeles - Madison Truax Field, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Madison Truax Field is the most popular route 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Madison (average of $99). 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$209Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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