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$120+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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MSN — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madison Truax Field to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or August, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Madison to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
From Madison Truax Field to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Madison Truax Field to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madison Truax Field to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Madison Truax Field to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/87:17 amMSN - BWI
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1110:53 amBWI - MSN
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/305:00 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Fri 7/45:17 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/11$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/136:42 amMSN - IAD
2 stops11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/175:40 pmIAD - MSN
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/36:40 amMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/66:15 amBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/55:40 pmMSN - DCA
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Thu 8/143:40 pmDCA - MSN
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/11$269
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:14 pmMSN - DCA
1 stop14h 57mFrontier
Sat 9/66:00 pmDCA - MSN
1 stop26h 29mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/286:30 amMSN - DCA
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/212:00 pmDCA - MSN
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/156:32 amMSN - IAD
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/238:20 amIAD - MSN
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/181:24 pmMSN - DCA
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:30 amDCA - MSN
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$325
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Wed 7/25:45 amMSN - IAD
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Sat 7/55:46 pmIAD - MSN
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/11$364
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Thu 11/67:56 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop21h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/96:49 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$384
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Thu 11/62:40 pmMSN - IAD
2 stops19h 19mSun Country Air
Sun 11/912:50 pmIAD - MSN
2 stops23h 21mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$423

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MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 10/8

7:17 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/11

10:53 am-3:42 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$191

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Mon 6/30

5:00 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/4

5:17 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$217

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/13

6:42 am-6:47 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/17

5:40 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$264

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Thu 7/3

6:40 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 7/6

6:15 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 58m

$266

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/5

5:40 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/15

3:40 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$269

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/4

8:14 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop14h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-7:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$270

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 8/28

6:30 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

12:00 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$284

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Fri 8/15

6:32 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

8:20 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 24m

$289

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/13

7:56 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop21h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

6:49 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop25h 07m

$318

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 9/18

1:24 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

6:30 am-12:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$325

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 MSN to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Madison to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Madison to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 5.4 mi from the city center, Madison Truax Field is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Madison. Booking flights from Truax Field (MSN) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($191), Delta ($217), and United Airlines ($266) offers the cheapest pricing from Madison to Washington, D.C.. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $120. Users have also found prices from $130 and $141 on United Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Madison to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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