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

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1,684 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 26m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX1702
MX Mexicana
223
9:10 AM
CDT
11:27 AM
PDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX1703
MX Mexicana
BCS3
12:12 PM
PDT T1
6:10 PM
CDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PHX Phoenix 5h 54m AAAS AAACAF Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 6h 2m ACF9UA AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 9m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles flights
ORD Chicago 6h 32m AAACAS AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 41m AAQFQR 5YAAAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
DTW Detroit 7h 8m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 38m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 29m AA AACZFJ Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles flights
DCA Washington 8h 45m AADL AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Los Angeles flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 3m AA AABACZ Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Madison to Los Angeles
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,684 mi 4h 17m nonstop -2h behind

MSN–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 1,684 miles in approximately 4h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 223 4h17 28%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSN to LAX 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,312
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
MSN → LAX
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
85%
Return
LAX → MSN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric MSN→LAX RFD→LAX MKE→LAX
Distance from MSN 66 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 4h 17m 3h 49m 3h 47m
Departure OTP 28%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,684 mi / 2,710 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 17m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

MSN–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,684 mi / 2,710 km
Flight time4h 17m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport take about 4h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 1,684 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSN to LAX: Mexicana.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Madison.
Yes, return flights from LAX to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RFD, MKE and ORD. 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 MSN to LAX

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

MSN to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to LAX is about 4 hours 17 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Chicago (ORD).