Los Angeles to Madison (LAX–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Madison
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,684 mi 2h 54m nonstop +2h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

LAX–MSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,684 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 82% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,240
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.

Other ways to reach Madison from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric LAX→MSN BUR→MSN PSP→MSN
Distance from LAX 18 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 43m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Madison is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MSN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
1,684 mi / 2,710 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Madison route.
Route details
Distance1,684 mi / 2,710 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take approximately 2h 54m. The route covers 1,684 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MSN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, VNY, OKC, COS, DAL, MKE, OMA, ANE, SLC, LAS, OAK, MDW, PSP, SJC, BZN, IND, SFO, AUS, SMF, RNO, STL, CMH, CLE, MSY, SAV, BNA, TYS, PIT, BUF, IAD, BWI, FLL, RSW, RDU, SEA, MIA, BOS, LGA, MSP, CLT, DTW, ORD, DEN, PHX, TPA, DFW, ATL, EWR, PHL, MCO, DCA and PBI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madison is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MSN to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR and PSP. 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.

Flights from LAX to MSN

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSN ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,684 miles (2,710 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR) and Palm Springs (PSP).