Find Cheap Flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. (MSN - WAS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$205	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is currently $205
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$443	American Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is currently $443
Last-minute weekend getaway	$352	United 2 stops 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Madison to Washington, D.C. is currently $352
Cheapest business class flights	$557	Delta 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is currently $557

Fastest flight	2 hr 2 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 2 hr 2 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Madison to Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $215–275
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $265–440

Popular airlines from Madison to Washington, D.C.

American

Nonstop

from $270

Typical price: $250–440

19 weekly nonstop flights

MSN - DCA Every day

905 weekly connecting flights

MSN - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

from $270

Typical price: $265–435

1503 weekly connecting flights

MSN - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $297

Typical price: $255–510

6 weekly nonstop flights

MSN - DCA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

665 weekly connecting flights

MSN - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Frontier

from $195

Typical price: $260–660

12 weekly connecting flights

MSN - BWI, DCA Every Thu, Sun

Popular airports near Madison

Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)

Madison United States 19 min 6 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 2 hr 1 min 107 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 25 min 76 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 2 hr 31 min 122 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Madison to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $215 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is $270, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 6.
The cheapest United flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is $270, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is $297, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is $195, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. starts at $205 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

2 hr 2 min is the shortest flight time from Madison to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Madison to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Madison to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 19 nonstop flights and 905 connecting flights per week. American flies from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 1,503 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Madison to Washington, D.C. are:

Delta offers 6 nonstop flights and 665 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Frontier offers 12 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Madison and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is $270, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 6.
The cheapest United flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is $270, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is $297, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Madison to Washington, D.C. is $195, flying from May 21 to May 24.

American and Delta fly direct from Madison to Washington, D.C..

There are 19 American direct flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Delta direct flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Madison and Washington, D.C. at price $352 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

American and Delta fly direct from Madison to Washington, D.C..

There are 19 American direct flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Delta direct flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Madison to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Madison and Washington, D.C. start at $443 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Madison to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Madison and Washington, D.C. start at $557 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Madison and Washington, D.C. start at $205 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Madison to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Madison and Washington, D.C. starts at $352 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Madison and Washington, D.C. at price $352 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Madison to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.