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$71+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSN
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Madison Truax Field are usually found in February or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$318
(Delta)

One-way from

$71
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

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February

Average price

$398
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/137:37 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops11h 23mDelta
Mon 12/156:00 amMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 10/29$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/1712:30 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Tue 11/256:00 amMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/30$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/1112:30 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Wed 12/171:22 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/29$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:30 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:02 amSFO - MSN
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/264:24 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/182:13 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/1112:30 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Mon 12/151:35 pmMSN - SFO
2 stops10h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/29$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/1212:25 amSFO - MSN
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/155:40 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/212:13 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$347
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/136:34 amSFO - MSN
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Sun 11/168:00 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:02 amSFO - MSN
2 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/243:20 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$351

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Madison that are best for you.

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Madison

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Return

Price

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

12:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 41m

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$324

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

12:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 41m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$324

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

12:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 41m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$324

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

5:50 am-5:22 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$324

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

11:45 am-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 2/22

6:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$334

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

7:37 pm-10:15 am

2 stops12h 38m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 12/15

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 27m

$337

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

10:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop8h 15m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 12/15

1:35 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$342

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

12:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 41m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 11/23

1:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$357

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

12:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 41m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 11/16

5:30 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 42m

$359

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

8:02 am-1:42 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$138

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Madison

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Madison. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas 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 Salinas to Madison?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Madison (average of $156). Flying from Salinas to Madison in December is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 S9N to MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Salinas to Madison in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Madison?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Madison. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Madison flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Madison, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,122 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 Salinas to Madison. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madison from Salinas?

    For a flight from Salinas to Madison, you will be flying into Truax Field. Madison Truax Field (MSN) is just 5.4 mi from the center of the city. Truax Field is the only Madison airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day. 4 airlines have flights to Madison Truax Field from Salinas on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Madison?

    A quick flight from Salinas to Madison can take about 7h 41m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $324. There are 1767 mi between Salinas and Madison.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Madison (average of $156). Flying from Salinas to Madison in December is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 4 airlines flying from Salinas to Madison

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$198Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$315Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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