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$129+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — WAS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$474

Good round-trip deal

$336 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 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 March 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/203:28 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/278:17 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/232:27 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/266:15 amBWI - MSN
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/156:20 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Wed 4/166:00 amBWI - MSN
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/24$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/146:00 amMSN - DCA
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Thu 4/173:40 pmDCA - MSN
Nonstop2h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/24$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/146:30 amMSN - IAD
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/168:35 amIAD - MSN
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/146:30 amMSN - DCA
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/168:30 amDCA - MSN
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/157:00 amMSN - IAD
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Wed 4/166:00 amIAD - MSN
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/24$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 6/77:20 amMSN - IAD
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/119:10 amIAD - MSN
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$354
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/17:52 pmMSN - DCA
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
Sun 5/41:00 pmDCA - MSN
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 7/296:00 amMSN - DCA
Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/311:19 amDCA - MSN
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$364
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 6/87:48 pmMSN - BWI
1 stop19h 37mFrontier
Fri 6/135:20 pmBWI - MSN
1 stop26h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$448
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/710:10 amMSN - IAD
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1011:57 amIAD - MSN
2 stops22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$547

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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 March 25, 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

Tue 5/20

3:28 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

8:17 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$199

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/23

2:27 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/26

6:15 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$216

MadisonBaltimore

MSN - BWI

MSNBWI

Madison Truax Field

Tue 4/15

6:20 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-9:03 am

1 stop4h 03m

$217

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/17

3:40 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$327

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Mon 4/14

6:30 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

8:35 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$337

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Mon 4/14

6:30 am-2:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/16

8:30 am-12:17 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$337

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Tue 4/15

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

5:23 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$349

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - IAD

MSNIAD

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/7

7:20 am-12:38 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/11

9:10 am-4:53 pm

2 stops8h 43m

$354

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/1

7:52 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop20h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/4

1:00 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$358

MadisonWashington, D.C.

MSN - DCA

MSNDCA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-9:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/3

11:19 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$364

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 March 21, 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 53 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 March 25, 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from MSN to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (3 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 March 25, 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
7,890 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to Washington, D.C.. 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 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 2 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 ($199), United Airlines ($216), and Delta ($217) offers the cheapest pricing from Madison to Washington, D.C.. These flights start at 51% 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 $129. Users have also found prices from $159 and $189 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 $309). Flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 March 25, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$230Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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