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

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Madison to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,684 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSN and LAX, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,253
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
96%
Return
LAX → MSN
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
82%
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 ORD→LAX
Distance from MSN 66 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 14
Weekly flights 1 1 339
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 49m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 72%
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 3h 40m.
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 time3h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections23 hubs
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 approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,684 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSN to LAX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, CVG, BZN, SDF, SFO, ROC, PDX, PBI, RSW, ATL, DFW, ORD, MSP, PHX, MIA, DTW, EWR, CLT, DEN, DCA, PHL, MCO and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, ORD and MDW. 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 through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSN to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to LAX ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,684 miles (2,710 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD), Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).