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$171 Find Cheap Flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$191
Overall average: $324
American Airlines
Sat 2/28Sat 3/7
MSN - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $369-$479
Delta
Fri 5/1Mon 5/4
MSN - DCA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. (MSN-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 10:01 pm
MSN
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BWI
5h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:17 am
BWI
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MSN
5h 17m
1 stop
$191American Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
Delta Logo
5:38 am - 11:54 am
MSN
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BWI
5h 16m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:09 am - 10:05 am
BWI
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MSN
4h 56m
1 stop
$197Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 12:53 am
MSN
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BWI
6h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:09 am - 10:05 am
BWI
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MSN
4h 56m
1 stop
$205Delta
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 9:17 pm
MSN
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BWI
4h 24m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 2:57 pm
BWI
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MSN
5h 27m
1 stop
$230United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
11:20 am - 7:40 pm
MSN
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BWI
7h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:49 am
BWI
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MSN
5h 49m
1 stop
$233Delta
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 14
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 10:53 pm
MSN
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BWI
4h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:31 am
BWI
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MSN
5h 31m
1 stop
$238Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 2:11 pm
MSN
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BWI
5h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 11:38 am
BWI
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MSN
4h 29m
1 stop
$246United Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 12
Frontier Logo
6:50 pm - 6:15 am
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BWI
10h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:36 am - 11:34 am
BWI
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MSN
26h 58m
1 stop
$249Frontier
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12
Frontier Logo
6:29 pm - 7:24 am
MSN
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IAD
11h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:15 am - 11:34 am
IAD
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MSN
28h 19m
1 stop
$299Frontier
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:13 pm
MSN
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DCA
7h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 10:00 pm
DCA
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MSN
2h 28mnonstop
$308American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Madison to Washington, D.C. flights

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

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Planning a trip from Madison to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. departing in February.

What is the cheapest Madison to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. costs $251 on the route between Madison (MSN) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madison to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $435 and $403 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $357, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Expert advice for your flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$171
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madison to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. was $171 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madison and Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Madison Truax Field. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madison to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madison to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madison to Washington, D.C., Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $362 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $348 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Madison with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. from Madison up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Madison to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less one-way and $299 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Madison Truax Field to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Madison Truax Field Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Madison Truax Field to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Friday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Madison Truax Field

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Friday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Madison to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madison to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 8130 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
LAX - JFK
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

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