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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Madison, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Madison (SAN-MSN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego 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.
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8:01 am - 3:25 pmSAN-MSN
5h 24m1 stop
10:35 pm - 7:01 amMSN-SAN
10h 26m1 stop
$197Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 29
2:20 pm - 8:23 pmSAN-MSN
28h 03m1 stop
3:35 pm - 8:04 pmMSN-SAN
6h 29m1 stop
$199Frontier
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 13
11:54 am - 10:23 pmSAN-MSN
8h 29m1 stop
7:00 am - 3:32 pmMSN-SAN
10h 32m1 stop
$236American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
9:20 pm - 10:13 amSAN-MSN
10h 53m1 stop
8:01 am - 3:26 pmMSN-SAN
9h 25m2 stops
$242American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
10:05 pm - 8:40 amSAN-MSN
8h 35m1 stop
10:54 am - 5:43 pmMSN-SAN
8h 49m1 stop
$276Delta
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Sun, Jun 16 - Sat, Jun 29
10:05 pm - 8:40 amSAN-MSN
8h 35m1 stop
3:01 pm - 8:40 pmMSN-SAN
7h 39m1 stop
$293Delta
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Sun, Jun 16 - Fri, Jun 28
7:24 am - 8:23 pmSAN-MSN
10h 59m1 stop
2:50 pm - 11:59 pmMSN-SAN
11h 09m2 stops
Thu, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 6
1:00 pm - 8:48 pmSAN-MSN
5h 48m1 stop
6:30 am - 1:03 pmMSN-SAN
8h 33m1 stop
$494United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, May 16
6:45 am - 8:45 pmSAN-MSN
12h 00m2 stops
4:20 pm - 8:40 pmMSN-SAN
6h 20m1 stop
Thu, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 8
8:45 am - 10:32 pmSAN-MSN
11h 47m2 stops
6:10 pm - 10:25 pmMSN-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
$548United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 13 - Sat, Jul 20

Flights from San Diego to Madison - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Madison?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Madison clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Madison, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Madison, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Madison?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Madison is September, where tickets cost $384 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $616 and $615 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Madison?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Madison, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Madison, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Madison?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Diego to Madison were found on Frontier ($197) and American Airlines ($236). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $69.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Madison

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Madison based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Madison

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Madison?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Madison was $69 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego 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 San Diego to Madison?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Madison?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Madison, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Madison are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $443 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $528 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Madison.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madison from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Madison

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Madison. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024ATL - ATW
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Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

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.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

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

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Madison found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/23Thu
1 stopFrontier
23h 34mSAN-MSN
$69
5/10Fri
1 stopFrontier
9h 02mSAN-MSN
$95
5/28Tue
2 stops
18h 58mSAN-MSN
$150
5/28Tue
3 stops
33h 55mSAN-MSN
$163
5/28Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 53mSAN-MSN
$170
6/16Sun
1 stopDelta
8h 35mSAN-MSN
$171
6/18Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 35mSAN-MSN
$219
6/12Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 49mSAN-MSN
$279
6/12Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 42mSAN-MSN
$332
6/18Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 32mSAN-MSN
$373

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Madison

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Madison that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
25h 41mSAN-MSN
5/20Mon
multi-stopFrontier
6h 53mMSN-SAN
$250
5/8Wed
multi-stopFrontier
27h 54mSAN-MSN
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
16h 36mMSN-SAN
$254
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
25h 41mSAN-MSN
5/18Sat
multi-stopFrontier
17h 16mMSN-SAN
$256
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
25h 41mSAN-MSN
5/19Sun
multi-stopFrontier
11h 40mMSN-SAN
$261
5/8Wed
multi-stopFrontier
27h 54mSAN-MSN
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
16h 34mMSN-SAN
$268
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 12mSAN-MSN
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 21mMSN-SAN
$413
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 12mSAN-MSN
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
13h 29mMSN-SAN
$465
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 35mSAN-MSN
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 11mMSN-SAN
$476
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 35mSAN-MSN
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 19mMSN-SAN
$721
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 33mSAN-MSN
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 06mMSN-SAN
$761

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San Diego - Madison Flights

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San Diego (SAN)United States

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Madison (MSN)United States

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