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$89+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to California

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — LAX
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$89
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$463

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
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Cheapest flights from Madison to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 4/277:51 pmMSN - LAX
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Thu 5/16:15 amLAX - MSN
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 4/277:51 pmMSN - ONT
1 stop17h 30mFrontier
Wed 4/3012:59 amONT - MSN
1 stop15h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 7/268:46 amMSN - LAX
Nonstop4h 16mBreeze Airways
Wed 7/3011:47 amLAX - MSN
Nonstop3h 58mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/14$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 4/247:39 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop14h 26mFrontier
Fri 4/2512:59 amLAS - MSN
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/275:21 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2912:59 amLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/285:48 pmMSN - LAS
2 stops8h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/3012:46 amLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/286:17 pmMSN - LAS
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Sat 5/311:55 pmLAS - MSN
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/14$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/87:42 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Thu 5/1510:38 amSAN - MSN
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/286:45 amMSN - PSP
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/31:30 pmPSP - MSN
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/303:28 pmMSN - SNA
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/41:30 pmSNA - MSN
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/276:28 pmMSN - SAN
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/317:29 amSAN - MSN
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 9/133:58 pmMSN - SJC
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1612:30 pmSJC - MSN
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$251

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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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to California that are best for you.

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MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Sun 4/27

7:51 pm-9:54 am

1 stop16h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

6:15 am-6:52 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$200

MadisonOntario

MSN - ONT

MSNONT

Madison Truax Field

Sun 4/27

7:51 pm-11:21 am

1 stop17h 30m

Ontario

Wed 4/30

12:59 am-6:52 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$200

MadisonLos Angeles

MSN - LAX

MSNLAX

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/26

8:46 am-11:02 am

Nonstop4h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/30

11:47 am-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 58m

$208

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Tue 5/27

5:21 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/30

11:47 pm-8:01 am

1 stop6h 14m

$230

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Wed 5/28

5:48 pm-12:27 am

2 stops8h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/30

12:46 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 25m

$236

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Wed 5/28

2:00 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/31

1:55 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$237

MadisonLas Vegas

MSN - LAS

MSNLAS

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/1

7:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/15

9:19 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$238

MadisonSan Diego

MSN - SAN

MSNSAN

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/8

7:42 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 31m

San Diego

Thu 5/15

10:38 am-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$238

MadisonPalm Springs

MSN - PSP

MSNPSP

Madison Truax Field

Wed 5/28

5:21 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Palm Springs

Tue 6/3

1:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$240

MadisonSanta Ana

MSN - SNA

MSNSNA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 5/30

11:13 am-6:03 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/4

1:30 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$240

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Best time to book a flight from Madison to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to California (average of $246). Flying from Madison to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 15, 2025.

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 April 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madison to California, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • How popular is this Madison to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Madison Truax Field to California.

  • 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 $89. American Airlines flights start at $105 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $118 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 Francisco or Madison Truax Field - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madison to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Madison Truax Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $237 on average our data indicates $194 when flying from Madison to California.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to California (average of $246). Flying from Madison to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$116Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$122Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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