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$160+ 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MSN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Madison

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Madison flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$160
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$403
From Salinas to Madison Truax Field
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/1412:45 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Mon 11/175:32 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/13$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/255:45 amSFO - MSN
2 stops11h 29mFrontier
Mon 9/297:59 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 12/610:15 amSFO - MSN
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/113:55 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/127:10 amSFO - MSN
2 stops11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/195:00 amMSN - SFO
2 stops9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/276:30 amSFO - MSN
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/49:00 amMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2912:45 amSFO - MSN
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sat 10/42:44 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/14$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/1012:50 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/154:29 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/512:20 pmSFO - MSN
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/103:37 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/302:17 pmSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/35:38 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$357
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/256:29 amSFO - MSN
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Sun 9/287:59 pmMSN - SFO
2 stops14h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/1712:50 amSFO - MSN
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/205:27 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$370

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Madison that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Madison

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 30m

Madison Truax Field

Thu 12/11

5:32 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 48m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

11:18 pm-9:18 am

1 stop8h 00m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 11/22

4:12 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

5:55 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Madison Truax Field

Mon 11/10

5:32 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 40m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

12:45 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 25m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 11/19

9:38 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

10:45 pm-8:58 am

1 stop8h 13m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 12/10

1:22 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

12:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 30m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 30m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 12/10

1:22 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$289

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

12:45 am-8:31 am

1 stop5h 46m

Madison Truax Field

Sat 10/4

2:44 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$339

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

6:33 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$160

San FranciscoMadison

SFO - MSN

SFOMSN

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

8:21 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop20h 53m

$164

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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 75 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Salinas 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 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 September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas to Madison as you normally would.

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 September 15, 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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 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 30m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Salinas 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 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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