Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Madison?

Flights from Sacramento to Madison usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Madison?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Madison: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Madison pass through?

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Madison most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 23% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 20% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Madison?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Sacramento to Madison. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $412 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $550, a difference of $138. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Sacramento to Madison?

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Madison takes 00m, covering 1,700 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Madison?

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.

Have flight prices from Sacramento to Madison changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $371 to $2,867. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sacramento to Madison looking right now?

One-way fares from Sacramento to Madison are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $894, which is 146% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Madison?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 30m, compared with 6h 46m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 10m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Madison?

Madison is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Madison flight?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Madison range from $398 to $563, with an average of $476 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Madison?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Madison typically range from $398 to $563. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $371, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Madison?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Madison. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Madison?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Madison at $396 round-trip. •May ($557) and June ($535) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Madison?

American Airlines ($371) and Delta ($371) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Madison according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Sacramento to Madison?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Sacramento to Madison route. 30% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Sacramento to Madison?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $454. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sacramento to Madison which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Sacramento to Madison layovers at 3h 57m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5

1:44 pm - 11:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:51 am - 1:00 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$371American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 8

7:00 am - 4:25 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:50 pm - 8:42 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$371Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Dec 5

7:00 am - 4:25 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:50 pm - 8:42 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$371Delta

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 5

7:18 pm - 10:19 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

13h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

1:32 pm - 9:46 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$376Delta

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

10:36 am - 7:22 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 11:57 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23

1:44 pm - 11:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:06 pm - 12:04 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23

11:02 pm - 8:36 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:01 am - 12:53 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

11:45 am - 10:23 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 38m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 11:57 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$384United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5

10:56 am - 12:16 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

11h 20m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:51 am - 7:31 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

15h 40m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland

$1,786Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

6:00 am - 8:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

12h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:51 am - 7:31 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SMF Sacramento Intl

15h 40m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland

$1,796Alaska Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Madison? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Madison departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Madison?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Madison. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Madison? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Madison, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Madison at $396 round-trip.
•May ($557) and June ($535) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Madison?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to Madison:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Sacramento to Madison?
A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Madison takes 00m, covering 1,700 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Madison?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Madison flight?
Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Madison range from $398 to $563, with an average of $476 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sacramento to Madison changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $371 to $2,867. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sacramento to Madison looking right now?
One-way fares from Sacramento to Madison are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $894, which is 146% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Madison?
Flights from Sacramento to Madison usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Madison pass through?
One-stop flights from Sacramento to Madison most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Madison?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Sacramento to Madison. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $412 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $550, a difference of $138.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Madison?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 30m, compared with 6h 46m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 10m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Madison?
Madison is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $412, about $138 less than Sunday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Madison trip for April. Fares historically average $396 round-trip in that month - typically $161 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Madison Truax Field Airport.

• Doubletree by Hilton East Madison East
• Best Western East Towne Suites
• Rodeway Inn and Suites Madison East

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