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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.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Madison.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $491 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $535 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 7% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Philadelphia to Madison route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $464 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $900, a difference of $436. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:15 am
• Latest: departs at 10:11 pm and lands at 12:46 am.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $535. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Madison takes 2h 35m, 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.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Madison are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 40m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 4h 45m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Madison range from $476 to $647, with an average of $535 over the past 12 months. Anything below $476 counts as a good deal.

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