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$164+ 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MSN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Madison Truax Field are usually found in August or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$467
From Sacramento Intl to Madison Truax Field
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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 3, 2025.

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.
Fri 9/267:55 pmSMF - MSN
2 stops12h 19mDelta
Sun 9/286:02 amMSN - SMF
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/3$319
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:00 amSMF - MSN
2 stops9h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/222:51 pmMSN - SMF
2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$414
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:18 pmSMF - MSN
2 stops12h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/272:59 pmMSN - SMF
2 stops18h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$439

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SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/17

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop8h 40m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 10/22

5:46 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$289

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/26

7:55 pm-10:14 am

2 stops12h 19m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 9/28

6:02 am-12:53 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$319

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/17

11:00 am-10:28 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 10/22

2:51 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$414

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/22

7:18 pm-10:15 am

2 stops12h 57m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 10/27

2:59 pm-7:38 am

2 stops18h 39m

$439

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/14

12:11 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop28h 22m

$164

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$222

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/31

6:58 pm-8:39 am

2 stops11h 41m

$243

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/31

2:04 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$259

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Deals found on 6/30

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Madison

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Madison?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Madison. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Madison. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Sacramento 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 SMF to MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Madison at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    American Airlines, at $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Madison.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is 40% 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 $164 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $222 and Delta from $243 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Sacramento 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 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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