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

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1,684 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 38m ago
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MX1703
MX Mexicana
BCS3
12:12 PM
PDT T1
6:10 PM
CDT
3h 58m
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MX1702
MX Mexicana
223
9:10 AM
CDT
11:27 AM
PDT
4h 17m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 27m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
DEN Denver 5h 35m AAACAF → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Madison flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 57m AAACAF → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Madison flights
ORD Chicago 6h 12m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 18m 5YAAAM → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madison flights
DTW Detroit 7h 4m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 25m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 25m AACZQF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
TPA Tampa 8h 40m AFDLWN → MX Tampa (TPA) to Madison flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 42m AADLEI → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Madison
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,684 mi 3h 58m nonstop +2h ahead

LAX–MSN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,684 miles in approximately 3h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LAX Routes MSN Routes LAX Live Flights MSN Live Flights LAX Delays MSN Delays
All flights from Madison (MSN) Madison to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 3h58 90% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 90% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MSN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
COS ~5h 8m MSP ~5h 27m DEN ~5h 35m PHX ~5h 57m ORD ~6h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,317
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MSN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
42%
Return
MSN → LAX
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → MSN delays →
Alternatives

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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – –
Flight time 3h 58m 2h 43m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Madison flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

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 3h 58m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

LAX–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Madison route.
Route details
Distance1,684 mi / 2,710 km
Flight time3h 58m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take about 3h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 1,684 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LAX to MSN: Mexicana and United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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.
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 LAX to MSN

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSN is about 3 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,684 miles (2,710 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR) and Palm Springs (PSP).