Dulles to Madison (IAD–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and MSN, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,474
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
IAD → MSN
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSN → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → MSN delays →

Other ways to reach Madison from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric IAD→MSN DCA→MSN
Distance from IAD 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 0 39
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Madison.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Madison route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MSN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, ILG, CLE, DCA, OKC, BOS, DAL, SAV, SRQ, COS, FLL, BZN, MSY, BUR, LAS, LAX, SFO, PIT, EWR, PHL, ATL, MIA, ORD, MSP, DTW, LGA, DFW, CLT, TPA, DEN, MCO, PHX and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madison is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Nearby alternatives include DCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).