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$109+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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MSN — WAS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 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 ($17 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 July 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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/810:45 amMSN - BWI
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/116:13 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/14:55 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Tue 10/76:00 amBWI - MSN
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/2$217
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:42 amMSN - IAD
2 stops11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/15:40 pmIAD - MSN
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$264
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Fri 10/247:56 pmMSN - DCA
1 stop15h 15mFrontier
Thu 10/306:00 pmDCA - MSN
1 stop25h 56mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$265
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.
Sun 8/171:34 pmMSN - DCA
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/239:00 pmDCA - MSN
Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$269
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/195:40 pmMSN - DCA
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Thu 8/213:40 pmDCA - MSN
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/1$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/32:46 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/115:20 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$290
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Tue 8/196:30 amMSN - DCA
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2112:00 pmDCA - MSN
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$303
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Tue 7/87:18 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop20h 13mFrontier
Sat 7/125:26 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$304
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Mon 9/156:30 amMSN - IAD
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/206:40 pmIAD - MSN
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$310
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Thu 7/315:40 amMSN - IAD
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Sun 8/36:00 amIAD - MSN
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/2$319

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 10/8

10:45 am-5:33 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/11

6:13 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$191

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 10/1

4:55 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

$217

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/24

6:42 am-6:51 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/1

5:40 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$264

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 10/24

7:56 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/30

6:00 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$265

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Sun 8/17

7:42 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

9:00 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$269

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Tue 10/7

10:51 am-5:26 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/12

6:29 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 26m

$285

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/19

5:40 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

3:40 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$288

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/19

6:30 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

12:00 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$303

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Thu 8/21

7:59 pm-5:41 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/24

6:42 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop24h 22m

$309

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Mon 9/15

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

6:40 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$310

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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 $309). Flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 July 3, 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 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Madison to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!

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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 is 1 daily outbound flight 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 Frontier ($265) 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $109. Users have also found prices from $120 and $143 on American Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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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 $309). Flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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