Which airports can I use when flying from Madison to San Diego?

Flights from Madison to San Diego usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Madison to San Diego?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madison to San Diego.

Which airports do connecting flights from Madison to San Diego pass through?

One-stop flights from Madison to San Diego most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 35% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 22% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 18% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Madison to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Madison to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $370 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $599, a difference of $229. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Madison to San Diego flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $443 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Madison to San Diego?

A nonstop flight from Madison to San Diego takes 00m, covering 1,668 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Madison to San Diego?

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.

Have flight prices from Madison to San Diego changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $337 to $1,990. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Madison to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Madison to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $252, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Madison to San Diego?

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 01m, compared with 6h 24m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 47m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between Madison and San Diego?

San Diego is 2 hours behind Madison (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Madison to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from Madison to San Diego range from $362 to $570, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San Diego. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San Diego?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San Diego at $358 round-trip. •March ($587) and December ($506) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Madison to San Diego the cheapest?

Flights from Madison to San Diego are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Madison to San Diego?

American Airlines ($379) and Delta ($379) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Madison to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Madison to San Diego?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Madison to San Diego route. 35% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Madison to San Diego?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $320. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Madison to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for Madison to San Diego layovers at 3h 28m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 24

2:15 pm - 11:09 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

22h 54m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:24 pm - 2:00 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

22h 36m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$337Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 7

7:07 pm - 11:59 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:59 pm - 12:14 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12

10:45 am - 3:18 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:50 am - 4:46 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 1

5:45 pm - 10:37 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:50 am - 5:01 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

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2:00 pm - 9:52 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

9h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:30 pm - 8:50 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Fri, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 12

5:17 pm - 11:03 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

7h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:30 pm - 8:50 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Jan 17

2:43 pm - 9:42 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:59 pm - 12:14 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

7:10 pm - 11:59 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:11 pm - 9:38 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$379American Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 24

2:15 pm - 11:09 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

22h 54m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:24 pm - 2:00 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

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2:15 pm - 11:09 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

22h 54m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:24 pm - 2:00 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

22h 36m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

7:00 am - 2:17 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

9h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:41 am - 6:29 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$465American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

6:25 am - 12:56 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

2:08 pm - 11:07 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$470United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 10:48 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:10 pm - 9:18 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 08m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$494Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

11:37 am - 5:55 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:15 am - 5:07 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$494American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

7:05 am - 2:23 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

9h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:40 pm - 8:10 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

8:15 am - 2:55 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:50 am - 3:11 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

6:00 am - 10:48 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:15 am - 4:27 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$510Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

5:00 am - 9:27 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:20 am - 5:02 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

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2:40 pm - 10:11 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

21h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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39h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Tampa

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Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

2:40 pm - 11:57 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

35h 17m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

4:53 pm - 1:36 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

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Price, demand and travel trends for Madison to San Diego flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San Diego. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San Diego at $358 round-trip.
•March ($587) and December ($506) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Madison to San Diego the cheapest?: Flights from Madison to San Diego are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Madison to San Diego?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madison to San Diego.
How long is a flight from Madison to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from Madison to San Diego takes 00m, covering 1,668 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Madison to San Diego?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Madison to San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from Madison to San Diego range from $362 to $570, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Madison to San Diego flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $443 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Madison to San Diego changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $337 to $1,990. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Madison to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Madison to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $252, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Madison to San Diego?
Flights from Madison to San Diego usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Madison to San Diego pass through?
One-stop flights from Madison to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 18% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Madison to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Madison to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $370 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $599, a difference of $229.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Madison to San Diego?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 01m, compared with 6h 24m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 47m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between Madison and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Madison (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $370, about $229 less than Sunday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Madison to San Diego trip for September. Fares historically average $358 round-trip in that month - typically $229 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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