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$132+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to California

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MSN — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to California (USCA). 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 December 18, 2024.

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$268
(Delta)

One-way from

$132
(Mytrip)
From Madison Truax Field to California
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Cheapest flights from Madison to California
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/1910:55 amMSN - LAS
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Fri 1/1712:55 amLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/18$353
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Thu 12/1911:44 amMSN - SAN
1 stop14h 10mFrontier
Wed 1/16:25 amSAN - MSN
1 stop26h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$354
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:50 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Sat 1/412:59 amONT - MSN
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/173:05 pmMSN - RNO
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/65:25 amRNO - MSN
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/175:48 amMSN - RNO
2 stops12h 59mDelta
Mon 1/66:17 pmRNO - MSN
2 stops14h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/16$398
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1911:44 amMSN - LAS
1 stop23h 56mFrontier
Wed 12/2512:59 amLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/1812:33 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/256:00 amLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/246:15 amMSN - PSP
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Tue 12/311:45 pmPSP - MSN
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/17$413
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:50 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Sat 1/48:09 pmLAX - MSN
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/3012:33 pmMSN - RNO
2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/511:59 pmRNO - MSN
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$418
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Tue 12/312:54 pmMSN - SFO
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/49:09 amSFO - MSN
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/3012:33 pmMSN - ONT
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/66:10 amONT - MSN
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$433

Find flights from Madison to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to California 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 December 18, 2024.

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MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/18

5:30 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/22

12:55 am-10:19 am

1 stop7h 24m

$268

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/18

10:38 am-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/23

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$273

MadisonReno

MSN - RNO

MSNRNO

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/8

4:00 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Reno

Tue 1/14

5:15 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$288

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/16

1:21 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

12:45 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$288

MadisonOntario

MSN - ONT

MSNONT

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/25

11:40 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Ontario

Fri 1/31

3:04 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$288

MadisonSan Jose

MSN - SJC

MSNSJC

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/15

2:57 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Jose

Wed 1/22

6:20 am-2:17 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$288

MadisonPalm Springs

MSN - PSP

MSNPSP

Madison Truax Field

Wed 1/22

9:38 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Palm Springs

Sat 1/25

3:32 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$288

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 1/10

2:57 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/14

8:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$288

MadisonSan Francisco

MSN - SFO

MSNSFO

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/9

6:30 am-1:23 pm

2 stops8h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

$293

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/23

12:40 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/26

11:48 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 21m

$293

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Best time to book a flight from Madison to California

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Travel insights for flights from Madison to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Madison to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madison to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to California (average of $240). Flying from Madison to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Madison to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madison to California, such as Delta, Frontier and Sun Country Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
399 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to California. 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 from for flights from Madison to California?

    Most people fly from Madison Truax Field (MSN) if they book a flight from Madison to California. Madison Truax Field is conveniently located just 5.4 mi from Madison’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $132. Delta flights start at $178 while deals on American Airlines start at $195 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Madison to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Madison to California consider Madison Truax Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Madison Truax Field - San Diego or Madison Truax Field - Palm Springs as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Madison to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to California 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 California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to California (average of $240). Flying from Madison to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Madison to California. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$125Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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