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Flights from Raleigh to Madison usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Raleigh to Madison:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $253 round-trip, compared to $301 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $76–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the Raleigh to Madison route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $296 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $491, a difference of $195. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $312. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Madison takes 0h 00m, covering 752 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $262 to $1,611. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Madison are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $240, which is 6% 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 14m, compared with 4h 49m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Madison is 1 hour behind Raleigh (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 Raleigh to Madison range from $253 to $370, with an average of $312 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.