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Price, demand and travel trends for Madison to District of Columbia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Madison to District of Columbia recently?

The cheapest fares from Madison to District of Columbia on KAYAK in the last week were to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) from $374 round-trip and to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) from $379 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in District of Columbia compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into District of Columbia from Madison are:

• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) (avg. price $477)
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) (avg. price $537)

Are flights from Madison to District of Columbia cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Madison to District of Columbia are about 108% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $847 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Madison to District of Columbia?

February is typically the cheapest month to fly from Madison to District of Columbia, with round-trip fares averaging $398. November and October are usually the most expensive, averaging $599 and $537, respectively.

How do fares from Madison to District of Columbia vary by day of the week?

On average, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly from Madison to District of Columbia and Monday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 38% more expensive to fly on a Monday compared to Wednesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Madison to District of Columbia?

It's cheapest to fly to District of Columbia in the morning, but the difference compared with the evening, the most expensive time to fly, is just 2%.

What's the best time to book a flight from Madison to District of Columbia?

Book your flights 23 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 46% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for Madison to District of Columbia flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$149
Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Your Madison to District of Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Madison to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Fares from Madison to District of Columbia are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $385 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Madison to District of Columbia?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Madison to District of Columbia have typically cost between $385 and $584.

  • What are the main airports serving District of Columbia?

    Flights to District of Columbia use two main airports, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Madison to District of Columbia?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • American Airlines
    • Delta

  • Which destinations in District of Columbia can I fly nonstop from Madison?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from Madison to just one destination in District of Columbia: Washington, D.C..

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Madison to District of Columbia?

    Yes, nonstop flights from Madison to District of Columbia average $481 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), with average fares of $283.

  • How long is a flight from Madison to District of Columbia?

    Nonstop flights from Madison to District of Columbia take 2h 14m on average. All flights fly into Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Madison to District of Columbia?

    On flights from Madison to District of Columbia you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around District of Columbia?

    District of Columbia is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    • National Mall
    • Capital One Arena
    • Nationals Park

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Madison to District of Columbia?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Madison to District of Columbia departs at 5:33 am and the latest leaves at 6:49 pm. Nonstop flights take about 2h 14m.

Your guide to booking Madison to District of Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 23 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 46% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in February to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in November will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Wednesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Monday flights, which are about 38% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) is usually your best option from Madison.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Madison to District of Columbia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Madison to District of Columbia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8719 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Love Delta. I'll take connections to stay on Delta even if another airline has a direct flight.

10.0 ExcellentJennifer, Oct 2026
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Love Delta. I'll take connections to stay on Delta even if another airline has a direct flight.

There was overbooking that delayed boarding. Then an airport emergency lockdown that caused further delays in boarding. However the time was made up during flight and there was a minimal delay in landing. Everything else was excellent.

Sat in the plane at the gate in SLC for 2+ hours before take off, getting me home nearly 3 hours later than planned.

Really hard to tell what was happening after my flight got delayed five times

I’m on this flight every other week. Same flight, same day of the week, same time of day… Multiple times there are issues getting flight plan registered and FAA approved r to take off. PAPERWORK This is exhausting and it sucks.

Chaotic boarding at these gates, multiple gates squeezed in at the very end of a concourse, behind a restaurant. Agents gave up on boarding by individual zones. Flight itself was uneventful, which is all we hope for any more.

Flight delayed due to ground hold. Republic airways did a great job.

The flight was smooth, the crew was great but the plane was quite old

Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Very late arrival at PWM. Late jet getting to ATL. Equipment problem with aircraft - could not get enough water onto plane., Another delay getting FAA approval for flight with bottled H2O. Not the crew’s problem.

United staff were very communicative, the new starlink Wifi is amazing as I was able to work easily.

Seats are made for children. An 8 hour flight with tiny seats is more like a cattle car. Lost bags at Rome airport caused a 7 hour delay.

Set on the plane for two hours before pushing off the gate due to the power source issue being fixed which was known before letting people board the plane. On top of that it was very hot as AC was not working properly. Terrible experience and limited communication provided by the crew on the status of the issue. They should let people deplane while issue is addressed instead of frying them and glued to the seats.

Worst boarding experience, flight extremely delayed causing super tight connect and deplaning was a disaster as ppl were pushing and shoving to get off. Then after flying over 8 hours had to get off a job to next flight. Limited beverage service in Business class (water or white wine) no food. The plane was very cold (temperature) so uncomfortable

- delayed because video screens not working - delayed getting a gate at DCA Just continued bad experience IAH to DCA.

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

No water or beverage was provided. I had to ask for water. The sole flight attendant had more interest in selling the credit card. In addition when we got to Dulles the plane and gate were misaligned and it took at least 15 minutes to get off the plane.

Flight was delayed almost an hour because the cleaning crew broke one of the bathroom doors.

When we boarded we were treated with care and it never stopped. Got towels before breakfast and after snacks was a lovely touch!

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

Four hour delay due to late plane arrival- second year in a row on MCO - DCA route. Pitiful service reliability from American. Will avoid in future

The old CRJ700's are rough, slightly larger regional jet would have been nice.

It took 1.5 hours for maintenance to sign off on a repair that was completed the night before. When we landed in DC we had to wait 20 mins for a gate. As a result I missed my connection. American seems to be reducing the number of ground ground crew and causing delays. This us not the first time.

The delays were not communicated well at all. I was in the airport for over 9 hours with little knowledge of if I was actually going to reach my destination.

Seats are very comfortable but WAY too small...i'm only 5'11" and 170 lbs but i barely fit in the chair! Food is just abysmal. I don't even bother eating. Staff were very professional, boarding was smooth, and plenty of room in overheads.

As per usual for my flights with American Airlines, One flight was very delayed and caused me to miss my connection and they moved my flight to another day. I called customer support and was moved back to my original day but different flights. My layover flight was delayed by an additional 30 minutes while the flight crew confirmed that the plane was airworthy. Ultimately, it is less hassle to drive 10 hours than to fly 6 hours with American Airlines. I recommend my friends and family to hitch hike over taking this terrible transit.

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

The counter/baggage counter was busy and so many people missed flights. We got stuck sitting on the plane over 2 hours at the gate while they were doing an inspection is wrong. Many of us missed our connecting flights because of it.

Our flight was changed from Madison to DC to Madison to Charlotte.

Boarding was relatively fast and easy and the crew was attentive throughout.

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