Washington to Madison (DCA–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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706 mi airlines 39/wk
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AA5647
AA American
CR7
8:35 AM
EDT T2
10:03 AM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5202
AA American
CR9
2:18 PM
EDT T2
3:42 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5221
AA American
CR9
2:24 PM
EDT T2
3:50 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL5645
DL Delta
E70
3:15 PM
EDT T2
4:38 PM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA5494
AA American
CR7
8:30 PM
EDT T2
9:58 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5071
AA American
CR7
8:30 PM
EDT T2
9:52 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5054
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
CDT
9:17 AM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5390
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
CDT
9:14 AM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5647
AA American
CR7
12:39 PM
CDT
3:48 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA5202
AA American
CR9
4:12 PM
CDT
7:29 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA5221
AA American
CR9
4:20 PM
CDT
7:31 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL5645
DL Delta
E70
5:20 PM
CDT
8:18 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Madison
2 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 706 mi 2h 22m nonstop -1h behind 29 1-stop hubs

DCA–MSN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 706 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 33 CR7, CR9 2h22-2h28 87% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 6 E70 2h23 87% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (33 flights/wk, 85%)
SkyTeam: DL (6 flights/wk, 15%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to MSN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,238
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → MSN
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSN → DCA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → MSN delays →

Other ways to reach Madison from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric DCA→MSN ILG→MSN
Distance from DCA 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 39
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Madison is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · MSN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
706 mi / 1,136 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m to 2h 28m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Madison route.
Route details
Distance706 mi / 1,136 km
Flight time2h 22m to 2h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights39 out / 39 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take approximately 2h 22m to 2h 28m. The route covers 706 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from DCA to MSN. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, MKE, OKC, BOS, STL, SAV, DAL, SRQ, FLL, MSY, LAS, LAX, SFO, DTW, PIT, EWR, RSW, ORD, ATL, CLT, MIA, LGA, MSP, DFW, PHL, TPA, DEN, MCO and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madison is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from MSN to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ILG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to MSN

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to MSN ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 706 miles (1,136 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG).