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$105 Find Cheap Flights from Madison to San Diego

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Madison to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$315
Overall average: $378
Frontier
Thu 4/16Sat 4/18
MSN - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$105
Typical prices: $186-$420
Frontier
Thu 5/7
MSN - SAN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $315 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Madison and San Diego. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $468 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 06m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Madison to San Diego (MSN-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madison to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madison to San Diego

Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 18
Frontier Logo
2:37 pm - 11:59 pm
MSN
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SAN
11h 22m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:42 am - 1:52 pm
SAN
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MSN
24h 10m
1 stop
$315Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 11:38 pm
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SAN
7h 08m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 pm - 9:01 am
SAN
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MSN
8h 51m
1 stop
$317Delta
Mon, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 2
Frontier Logo
7:56 pm - 12:08 am
MSN
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SAN
6h 12m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:12 pm
SAN
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MSN
10h 47m
1 stop
$330Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 7:00 pm
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SAN
9h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:09 pm - 11:38 pm
SAN
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MSN
6h 29m
1 stop
$333American Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 9:44 pm
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SAN
9h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 9:57 pm
SAN
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MSN
8h 12m
1 stop
$337Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:25 am
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SAN
6h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 9:21 pm
SAN
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MSN
8h 21m
2 stops
$342United Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 8:43 pm
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SAN
8h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 9:48 am
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MSN
9h 08m
1 stop
$343American Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
Delta Logo
6:22 pm - 11:06 pm
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SAN
6h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:10 pm - 9:01 am
SAN
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MSN
8h 51m
1 stop
$349Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
6:04 pm - 11:40 pm
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SAN
7h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 10:51 pm
SAN
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MSN
6h 06m
1 stop
$353Delta
Mon, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 2
Frontier Logo
7:56 pm - 12:08 am
MSN
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SAN
6h 12m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:12 pm
SAN
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MSN
10h 47m
1 stop
$355Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Madison to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madison to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madison to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Madison to San Diego is October, where tickets cost $327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $587 and $506 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madison to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madison to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Madison to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Madison to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madison to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Madison to San Diego

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madison to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madison to San Diego was $105 for a one-way ticket and $315 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madison and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Madison to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Madison to San Diego?

    Madison and San Diego are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Madison from Madison Truax Field and will be arriving at San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madison to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madison to San Diego?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Madison and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Madison?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Madison to San Diego.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madison to San Diego, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madison to San Diego are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $691 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madison to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madison to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madison to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Madison is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madison to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Madison with another airline. Booking your flights between Madison and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madison to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Madison up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Madison to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madison to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Madison to San Diego? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12058 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
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The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

8.0 ExcellentCarlos, Feb 2026
JFK - SAN
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The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

Flight cancelled and deplaned. Rescheduled 8 hours later at a different airport. Ended up at destination but late.

Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

No WiFi. Terrible food. Very long walk to the gate and from the gate after landing. Gate changed without notice.

I enjoyed the Starlink access but didn't have much time to use it. It also kept dropping me so I gave up. The food was very good though when I asked for a different "dessert" they didn't have anything. Chocolate Brownie Cookies are not suitable for everyone...maybe children. The flight staff were amazing - at least in First Class! My first time ever! The trip from Boise to San Diego was FAR better than going to Boise.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

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