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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to Madison:

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:21 am
• Latest: departs at 7:35 pm and lands at 10:16 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 41m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Madison:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Madison takes 2h 41m, covering 761 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 Philadelphia to Madison range from $483 to $665, with an average of $538 over the past 12 months. Anything below $483 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $538 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $539 round-trip, compared to $564 via a layover through Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Madison flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $292 to $2,487. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Madison route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Madison are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $208, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $86 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Budget

Flights from Philadelphia to Madison usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN).

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Philadelphia to Madison. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $464 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $883, a difference of $419.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Madison.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 56m, compared with 4h 38m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 40m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Madison flights:

• American Airlines: 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:

• American Airlines: 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.