La Crosse to Madison (LSE–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 19m AABAEJM → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 16m → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
DCA Washington ~6h 2m → AADL Washington (DCA) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
La Crosse to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 109 mi 0h 59m nonstop

LSE–MSN had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 109 miles in 0h 59m.

Also explore LSE Routes MSN Routes LSE Live Flights MSN Live Flights MSN Delays
All flights from Madison (MSN) Madison to La Crosse flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LSE–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LSE to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MSP ~3h 16m ORD ~3h 19m DCA ~6h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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
LSE → MSN
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
MSN → LSE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Madison from La Crosse

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric LSE→MSN EAU→MSN MSP→MSN
Distance from LSE – 69 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 13
Weekly flights – 1 82
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 31m 1h 2m
Eau Claire (EAU) to Madison flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of LSE with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Madison is 0 hours the same as La Crosse.
LSE: CDT · MSN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse, it's 6:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
109 mi / 175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

LSE–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the La Crosse to Madison route.
Route details
Distance109 mi / 175 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LSE
Full nameLa Crosse Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 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 LSE to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from La Crosse Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 109 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LSE to MSN: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from MSN to LSE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EAU and MSP. 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 LSE to MSN

La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LSE to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LSE to MSN is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (175 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eau Claire (EAU) and Minneapolis (MSP).