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$75+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(Delta)

One-way from

$75
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$207 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
From California to Madison Truax Field
One-way flight from California to Madison Truax Field
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Madison Truax Field.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2212:45 amLAS - MSN
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Tue 9/304:55 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/3$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2312:57 pmLAS - MSN
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3011:20 amMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/612:28 pmSNA - MSN
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/115:30 amMSN - SNA
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1212:45 amLAX - MSN
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/206:44 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1912:03 pmSNA - MSN
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Wed 8/206:05 amMSN - SNA
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/2$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/31:06 pmSAN - MSN
2 stops8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/95:00 amMSN - SAN
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/23:15 pmLAX - MSN
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Fri 8/81:28 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 7/3$283
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/211:47 amLAX - MSN
Nonstop3h 58mBreeze Airways
Sat 8/98:46 amMSN - LAX
Nonstop4h 16mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/3$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2812:59 amONT - MSN
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/56:45 amMSN - ONT
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:55 pmSMF - MSN
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/225:46 pmMSN - SMF
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1310:25 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Wed 8/206:05 amMSN - SJC
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/3$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:42 pmBUR - MSN
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Sat 9/135:51 amMSN - BUR
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/3$289

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Madison that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Madison

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/22

12:45 am-8:31 am

1 stop5h 46m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/30

4:55 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$229

Las VegasMadison

LAS - MSN

LASMSN

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/23

12:57 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/30

11:20 am-3:44 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$234

Santa AnaMadison

SNA - MSN

SNAMSN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/6

12:28 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 8/11

5:30 am-9:48 am

1 stop6h 18m

$269

Santa AnaMadison

SNA - MSN

SNAMSN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/19

12:03 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/20

6:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$277

Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

12:45 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 48m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/20

6:44 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$277

San DiegoMadison

SAN - MSN

SANMSN

San Diego

Wed 9/3

1:06 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops8h 21m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/9

5:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop6h 18m

$282

Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

11:55 pm-8:39 am

1 stop6h 44m

Madison Truax Field

Fri 8/8

6:45 am-12:58 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$283

Los AngelesMadison

LAX - MSN

LAXMSN

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

11:47 am-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 8/9

8:46 am-11:02 am

Nonstop4h 16m

$288

San JoseMadison

SJC - MSN

SJCMSN

San Jose

Wed 8/13

10:25 pm-8:44 am

1 stop8h 19m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/20

6:05 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$289

OntarioMadison

ONT - MSN

ONTMSN

Ontario

Mon 7/28

12:59 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 47m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/5

6:45 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$289

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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 July 3, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madison

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madison. 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 Madison. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Delta from California to Madison to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • 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 ($99), and Delta ($115).

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Madison?

    While on average a flight from California to Madison is generally $189, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $99. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Madison Truax Field), you can expect to pay $282 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, 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 6 airlines flying from California to Madison

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$133Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$223Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$388Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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