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$162+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Madison (SMF - 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MSN
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Madison

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/212:55 pm
SMF
-
MSN
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 9/129:40 am
MSN
-
SMF
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/510:50 am
SMF
-
MSN
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 9/85:00 am
MSN
-
SMF
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/16:45 pm
SMF
-
MSN
2 stops12h 07m
Delta
Sat 9/266:00 am
MSN
-
SMF
1 stop8h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/17:41 pm
SMF
-
MSN
2 stops10h 35m
Delta
Wed 9/236:00 am
MSN
-
SMF
2 stops9h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/256:44 am
SMF
-
MSN
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 8/308:00 am
MSN
-
SMF
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/16:45 pm
SMF
-
MSN
2 stops12h 07m
Delta
Thu 9/246:00 am
MSN
-
SMF
1 stop8h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/1710:14 pm
SMF
-
MSN
1 stop10h 13m
Delta
Tue 8/252:51 pm
MSN
-
SMF
1 stop7h 44m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/143:13 pm
SMF
-
MSN
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 8/172:38 pm
MSN
-
SMF
1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/15:00 am
SMF
-
MSN
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Fri 9/252:48 pm
MSN
-
SMF
2 stops8h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$363

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Madison

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Madison (MSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$503
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Madison that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

1:01 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/15

2:40 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$323

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

7:41 pm-8:22 am

2 stops10h 41m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/12

9:02 am-8:31 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$333

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

7:41 pm-8:52 am

2 stops11h 11m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/12

9:02 am-8:31 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$333

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

8:55 am-6:56 pm

2 stops8h 01m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/8

5:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop6h 37m

$350
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/25

2:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 9/27

5:10 am-9:47 am

1 stop6h 37m

$359

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

6:45 pm-8:52 am

2 stops12h 07m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/12

1:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$375

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/24

4:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 8/31

6:30 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 21m

$376

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

12:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/9

11:37 am-8:12 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$403

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/19

10:40 am-7:06 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/23

5:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop6h 37m

$423
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

10:14 am-8:39 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$167

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Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Madison

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Madison in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Madison flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Madison flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Madison flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Madison flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Madison flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Madison

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madison from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Madison

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Madison (average of $396). Flying from Sacramento to Madison in August is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Madison?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to Madison flights typically cost between $445 and $727 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $313 on American Airlines (Sep 2-Sep 12).

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 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Sacramento to Madison. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Madison. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Madison?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Madison can take about 6h 34m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $323. The distance from Sacramento to Madison is about 1700 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Madison round-trip?

    Delta, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Madison.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $193 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $208 and United Airlines from $228 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Madison (average of $396). Flying from Sacramento to Madison in August is currently the most expensive (average of $613). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Madison

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$288Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$353Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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