Madison to Washington (MSN–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSN–DCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 706 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 39 | 319, CR7, CR9 | 2h02-2h17 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 6 | E70 | 1h59 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Washington from Madison
| Metric | MSN→DCA | MKE→DCA | ATW→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSN | – | 74 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 33 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 59m | 1h 50m | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSN: CDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
MSN–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSN to DCA
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSN to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSN to DCA ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 706 miles (1,136 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 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 Milwaukee (MKE), Appleton (ATW) and Chicago (ORD).