San Diego

$105+ Cheap flights from Madison to San Diego (MSN - SAN)

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — SAN
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Madison to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 4, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 7/287:59 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Tue 8/46:25 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop10h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$210
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:59 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop5h 52m
Frontier
Sun 8/166:25 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop10h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:59 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop5h 51m
Frontier
Sat 5/239:37 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop7h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/247:59 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop5h 51m
Frontier
Thu 5/286:25 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop10h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/217:59 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop5h 51m
Frontier
Thu 5/286:25 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop10h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$260
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/187:59 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop5h 54m
Frontier
Sun 6/216:25 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:59 pm
MSN
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SAN
1 stop5h 51m
Frontier
Sun 5/316:25 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop10h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:46 am
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 7/710:45 pm
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/22:39 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Sat 6/1310:45 pm
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$313
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/237:59 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop5h 54m
Frontier
Thu 7/210:04 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$314
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/77:59 pm
MSN
-
SAN
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Tue 6/1610:04 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop7h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1110:49 am
MSN
-
SAN
2 stops8h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 8/186:40 am
SAN
-
MSN
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$319

Find flight deals from Madison to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to San Diego (SAN). 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 May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$403
Provider with most accurate pricing for Madison Truax Field-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Madison Truax Field-San Diego flights.
From Madison Truax Field to San Diego
One-way flight from Madison Truax Field to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to San Diego 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 May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to San Diego that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Sat 8/15

3:01 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Diego

Sun 8/30

3:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$321

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/11

5:17 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Diego

Sat 8/15

10:30 pm-8:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

$357

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Wed 7/22

2:55 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 38m

San Diego

Sat 8/8

7:00 am-6:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$393

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/4

8:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Diego

Tue 7/7

6:50 am-7:51 am

2 stops23h 01m

$398

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/6

6:34 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 03m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

7:00 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$413

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/4

5:45 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Diego

Tue 7/7

11:55 am-11:12 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$418

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Sat 5/23

2:33 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Diego

Mon 6/8

3:00 pm-8:22 am

2 stops15h 22m

$442

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Fri 7/17

2:42 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Diego

Sat 7/25

1:21 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$449

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/6

8:05 am-3:27 pm

1 stop9h 22m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

10:55 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$454

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Fri 10/16

5:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

San Diego

Fri 10/23

7:41 pm-8:53 am

2 stops11h 12m

$454

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Deals found on 4/29

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Compare providers for flights from Madison to San Diego

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 Madison to San Diego in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Madison-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madison-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-San Diego 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 Madison-San Diego 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 Madison to San Diego

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madison to San Diego

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

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Madison to San Diego. 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 Madison to San Diego?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San Diego (average of $333). Flying from Madison to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $587). 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 Madison to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madison to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to San Diego. 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 Madison to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Madison to San Diego in 6h 49m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Madison and San Diego is about 1668 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madison to San Diego round-trip from $131. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $276, and Delta, from $276. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $97. Users have also found prices from $138 and $165 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Madison to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to San Diego 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 Madison to San Diego?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San Diego (average of $333). Flying from Madison to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $587). 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 5 airlines flying from Madison to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Madison to San Diego. 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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$131Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$372Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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