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$116+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — WAS
May 28 — Jun 41
Wed 5/28
Wed 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 Tuesday

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 May 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$116
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$413

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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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 May 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 9/174:32 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/245:07 amBWI - MSN
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/23$191
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Tue 8/127:18 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop20h 13mFrontier
Sat 8/165:26 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Deal found 5/22$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 10/811:11 amMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sat 10/1110:00 amBWI - MSN
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/22$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 7/318:10 amMSN - BWI
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/36:15 amBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/22$278
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/298:14 pmMSN - DCA
1 stop19h 47mFrontier
Mon 9/17:00 amDCA - MSN
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/21$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 7/295:40 pmMSN - DCA
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Sun 8/33:40 pmDCA - MSN
Nonstop2h 17mDelta
Deal found 5/22$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 12/2711:17 amMSN - IAD
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Wed 12/3112:30 pmIAD - MSN
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/22$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 9/2311:35 amMSN - IAD
2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:09 pmIAD - MSN
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/41:21 pmMSN - DCA
Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/98:10 pmDCA - MSN
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/21$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/48:10 amMSN - DCA
1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/96:25 amDCA - MSN
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/21$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Wed 7/236:40 amMSN - IAD
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/265:13 pmIAD - MSN
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/22$429
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:25 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop28h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/510:46 pmBWI - MSN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$658

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. 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 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 9/17

4:32 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/24

5:07 am-10:21 am

1 stop6h 14m

$191

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Tue 8/12

7:18 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop20h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/16

5:26 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$238

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 10/8

11:11 am-6:47 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/11

10:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$248

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Thu 7/31

8:10 am-1:48 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/3

6:15 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 58m

$278

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 8/29

8:14 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop19h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-7:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$297

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/29

5:40 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/3

3:40 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$339

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Wed 7/2

5:45 am-2:36 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/7

7:04 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$359

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Tue 9/23

11:35 am-9:52 pm

2 stops9h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/29

6:09 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$364

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 7/4

1:21 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/9

8:10 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$384

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 7/4

8:10 am-12:58 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/9

6:25 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 48m

$404

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Madison to Washington, D.C. in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Madison-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madison-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madison-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.

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 May 16, 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 May 23, 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 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Madison to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Madison to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 23, 2025.

The most flights from MSN to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 May 23, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,745 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,288 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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 3 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), Frontier ($238), and Delta ($248) 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $116. Users have also found prices from $175 and $179 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Madison to Washington, D.C. consider Madison Truax Field - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Madison Truax Field - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Madison Truax Field - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to Washington, D.C. 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 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.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.. 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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