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$126+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Madison (SMF - MSN)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MSN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Madison Truax Field are usually found in August or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Madison

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Madison (MSN). 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$528
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Madison
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Madison. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/92:20 pmSMF - MSN
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/137:35 amMSN - SMF
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 5/71:58 pmSMF - MSN
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Thu 5/152:00 pmMSN - SMF
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/16$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 8/225:25 amSMF - MSN
2 stops7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/248:49 amMSN - SMF
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:37 amSMF - MSN
2 stops11h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/181:27 pmMSN - SMF
2 stops12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$543

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Madison that are best for you.

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SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/9

2:20 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Madison Truax Field

Tue 5/13

7:35 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$270

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

1:58 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/15

2:00 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$283

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

5:25 am-3:02 pm

2 stops7h 37m

Madison Truax Field

Sun 8/24

8:49 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$359

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/10

6:37 am-8:32 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Madison Truax Field

Wed 6/18

1:27 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$543

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/12

3:05 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$126

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/13

11:45 pm-10:13 am

1 stop8h 28m

$176

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/29

6:41 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops46h 11m

$193

SacramentoMadison

SMF - MSN

SMFMSN

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/29

11:05 pm-9:03 am

1 stop7h 58m

$201

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Deals found on 4/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Madison in April.
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 Sacramento-Madison flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Madison flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Madison flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Madison 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 Sacramento-Madison 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 Sacramento to Madison

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Madison

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Madison?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Madison. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Madison. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Sacramento to Madison in June is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 SMF to MSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Madison. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Madison at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Madison by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madison ranges from 1.2 - 4.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Madison when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Madison by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madison, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madison

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madison. 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 Madison. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Sacramento to Madison have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Madison. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Madison round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $270, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Madison.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $126 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $176 and Delta from $201 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Madison (average of $338). Flying from Sacramento to Madison in June is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 Sacramento to Madison

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Madison. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$239Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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