Cheap Flights from MSN to LAX: When to Fly from Madison to Los Angeles

 

The cheapest times to fly from MSN to LAX are

• January 8th to February 25th
• July 9th to July 22nd
• August 13th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MSN to LAX is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $911 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $289 for Wednesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Los Angeles

Flying from Madison, WI (MSN) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $343 to $588 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $352. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $548. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $196 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $424 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSN to LAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSN to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MSN to LAX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Madison. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $127 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $387. Return trip prices are from the LAX to MSN flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MSN to LAX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 1 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from MSN to LAX while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MSN to LAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1684 miles or 2710 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MSN to LAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSN to LAX flight is about 4 hour 1 minutes.

How many flights go between Madison, WI and Los Angeles, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 87 available flights from MSN to LAX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MSN to LAX tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 26% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 19% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave LAX heading for MSN about 6 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Los Angeles, CA is about 9 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 6 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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