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$140 Find Cheap Flights from Madison to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$197
Overall average: $438
Delta
Sat 1/17Tue 1/20
MSN - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $427-$719
Delta
Thu 1/8Sun 1/11
MSN - DCA • Non-stop
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Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom in the front.
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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, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
3:30 pm - 9:09 pm
MSN
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BWI
4h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 10:19 am
BWI
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MSN
5h 14m1 stop
$197Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
3:48 pm - 9:21 pm
MSN
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BWI
4h 33m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 9:05 pm
BWI
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MSN
4h 47m1 stop
$220United Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 1:53 pm
MSN
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BWI
6h 23m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 10:19 am
BWI
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MSN
5h 14m1 stop
$223Delta
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
Delta Logo
6:11 pm - 10:53 pm
MSN
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BWI
3h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:58 am
BWI
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MSN
3h 58m1 stop
$249Delta
Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 2:11 pm
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BWI
4h 56m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 2:52 pm
BWI
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MSN
5h 47m1 stop
$261United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:11 pm
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BWI
6h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 9:20 pm
BWI
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MSN
12h 15m2 stops
$266United Airlines
Tue, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 22
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:28 pm
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BWI
7h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 11:59 pm
BWI
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MSN
4h 44m1 stop
$290American Airlines
Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 19
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9:48 am - 8:46 am
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IAD
21h 58m1 stop
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10:08 pm - 9:08 am
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MSN
36h 00m2 stops
$291Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 11:59 pm
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DCA
8h 07m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:25 pm
DCA
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MSN
9h 25m1 stop
$295American Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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5:45 pm - 8:44 pm
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DCA
1h 59mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 5:05 pm
DCA
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2h 25mnonstop
$299Delta
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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 January.

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 $253 on the route between Madison (MSN) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Madison to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $498 and $431 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $372 on average.

Expert advice

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

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

Basic Economy offers carry-on only travel with late boarding and no seat assignment until check-in.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for longer flights.

Delta

Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and is located in the front section of the economy cabin.


SkyMiles members enjoy free Wi-Fi on domestic flights, enhancing connectivity during travel.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$140
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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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 $140 for a one-way ticket and $197 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 JetBlue 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 $376 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 $455 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 $178 or less one-way and $283 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 8011 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

10.0 ExcellentCharles, Dec 2025
DTW - PHX
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Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

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.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

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