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Cheapest round-trip
$323
Typical prices: $343-$483
United Airlines
Wed 9/9Tue 9/15
SMF - MSN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$145
Typical prices: $282-$359
Frontier
Thu 8/20
SMF - MSN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $323 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $419 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Madison (SMF-MSN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Madison 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Madison

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 8:39 pm
SMF
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MSN
7h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:37 am
MSN
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SMF
6h 37m
1 stop
$323United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 5:06 pm
SMF
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MSN
8h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 8:12 pm
MSN
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SMF
7h 32m
1 stop
$323American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
5:31 am - 5:06 pm
SMF
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MSN
9h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 8:12 pm
MSN
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SMF
7h 32m
1 stop
$323American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
1:01 pm - 9:35 pm
SMF
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MSN
6h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 2:18 pm
MSN
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SMF
6h 38m
1 stop
$323American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
5:28 pm - 8:52 am
SMF
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MSN
13h 24m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 9:19 pm
MSN
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SMF
9h 34m
1 stop
$328Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
6:47 pm - 8:22 am
SMF
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MSN
11h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:21 pm
MSN
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SMF
8h 21m
1 stop
$328Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
10:14 am - 8:39 pm
SMF
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MSN
8h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:37 am
MSN
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SMF
6h 37m
1 stop
$328United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:35 pm
SMF
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MSN
6h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 9:47 am
MSN
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SMF
6h 37m
1 stop
$359United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27
Frontier Logo
11:53 am - 7:15 pm
SMF
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MSN
29h 22m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 pm - 10:40 am
MSN
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SMF
16h 40m
1 stop
$360Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 7:15 pm
SMF
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MSN
21h 31m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:57 am
MSN
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SMF
17h 02m
1 stop
$419Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Madison flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Madison to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Madison from Sacramento usually cost between $445 and $727 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $323 on American Airlines (Sep 5-Sep 12).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Madison?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Madison is April, where tickets cost $396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $613 and $574 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$162
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Madison

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Madison?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Madison was $145 for a one-way ticket and $323 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Madison?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Madison?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Madison?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Madison, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Madison, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Madison are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $430 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $450 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Madison?

    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 Sacramento to Madison.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Madison?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madison from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Madison?

    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 Madison with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and MSN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Madison?

    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 Madison from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Sacramento to Madison

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8497 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

8.0 ExcellentGayle, Jun 2026
SMF - SEA
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Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

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.

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

This was a short flight with no food. The attendants were great but the comfort was poor: just to cramped. The flight from Denver to Frankfort was excellent! Seating was roomier, food was good, service was good. This was a great experience.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Flight attendant was sincerely mean -- a true disgrace to an otherwise pretty crummy company anyway. Really embarrassing. I actually feel bad for United.

The wi-fi was awful. I paid $8 each way and got little , except frustration. .

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Never ontime and always delays. Long waits for customer service and often app doesn’t work

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

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