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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madison to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Madison to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 752 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Madison to Raleigh range from $192 to $387, with an average of $288 over the past 12 months. Anything below $192 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $288 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $158 round-trip, compared to $291 via a layover through Philadelphia (PHL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $212 to $1,734. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madison to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Madison to Raleigh usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

One-stop flights from Madison to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 63% on flights from Madison to Raleigh. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $208 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $556, a difference of $348.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 38m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Madison (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madison to Raleigh flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.