Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Madison?

Flights from San Diego to Madison usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Madison pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Madison most commonly connect through: • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 36% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 15% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Diego to Madison. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $378 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $143. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Madison?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Madison takes 00m, covering 1,668 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 $389 to $2,403. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Madison looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Madison are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 10m, compared with 6h 35m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 46m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Madison?

Madison is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (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 $88 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Madison range from $367 to $529, with an average of $453 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Madison typically range from $367 to $529. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $389, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Madison. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Madison?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Madison at $318 round-trip. •October ($504) and June ($493) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% 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 San Diego to Madison?

Delta ($389) and United Airlines ($389) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Madison according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Madison route. 36% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PHX.

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

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $379. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Madison layovers at 3h 33m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

12:31 pm - 9:29 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:30 am - 11:54 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$389Delta

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 6

10:30 pm - 7:09 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:53 am - 2:55 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

$389United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

8:00 am - 5:00 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:10 pm - 11:59 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$393American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 3

11:20 am - 10:01 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:03 pm - 11:59 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$393American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 6

11:25 am - 9:40 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:53 am - 1:14 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

$394United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

11:00 am - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:15 pm - 8:41 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

$394United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

8:50 am - 1:41 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

26h 51m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:40 pm - 11:37 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

22h 57m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$412Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30

6:15 am - 5:35 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:30 am - 10:55 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$434Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

11:26 am - 1:41 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

24h 15m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:40 pm - 10:21 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

45h 41m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

$434Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

6:15 am - 5:35 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:30 am - 10:55 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$434Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Madison

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 23

11:39 am - 9:13 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 34m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2:30 pm - 8:11 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

7h 41m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$480Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

6:15 am - 5:35 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:30 am - 12:12 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

7h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$480Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 27

12:48 pm - 10:50 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 1:08 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

9h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$480Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

11:50 am - 8:02 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 10:56 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$491American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

8:45 am - 7:07 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 22m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 9:27 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$496United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

11:21 am - 11:07 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 46m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 12:56 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

5h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

$506United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24

5:20 pm - 10:46 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

15h 26m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:01 am - 10:07 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$626Alaska Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 25

6:22 pm - 8:10 amSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

11h 48m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:54 am - 5:01 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$626Alaska Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

6:15 am - 8:02 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

11h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:54 am - 5:01 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$626Alaska Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 17

6:50 am - 3:11 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:42 am - 5:15 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$692United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Madison flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego 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 San Diego to Madison departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Madison?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Madison. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Madison? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip 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.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Madison at $318 round-trip.
•October ($504) and June ($493) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% 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 San Diego to Madison?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Madison:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Diego to Madison?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Madison takes 00m, covering 1,668 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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 San Diego to Madison flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Madison range from $367 to $529, with an average of $453 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego 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 $389 to $2,403. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Madison looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Madison are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 20% below 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 $88 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Madison?
Flights from San Diego to Madison usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Madison pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Madison most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 15% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Madison?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Diego to Madison. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $378 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $143.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Madison?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 10m, compared with 6h 35m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 6h 46m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Madison?
Madison is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $378, about $143 less than Sunday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Madison trip for February. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $186 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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
• Americinn By Wyndham Madison Wi

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