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

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109 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
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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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 21m AAACAS → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to La Crosse flights
MSP Minneapolis 13h 2m AFAMDL → CH Minneapolis (MSP) to La Crosse flights
DCA Washington ~5h 57m AADL → Washington (DCA) to La Crosse flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 12m → Bullhead City (IFP) to La Crosse flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to La Crosse
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 109 mi 0h 39m nonstop

MSN–LSE had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 39m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSN–LSE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 86% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to LSE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ORD ~3h 21m DCA ~5h 57m IFP ~8h 12m MSP ~13h 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
MSN → LSE
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
LSE → MSN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach La Crosse from Madison

Nearby airports with service to La Crosse Regional Airport.
Metric MSN→LSE ORD→LSE
Distance from MSN – 108 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 52
Flight time 0h 39m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 86% –
Chicago (ORD) to La Crosse flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to La Crosse Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse.
Distance & Flight Time
109 mi / 175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

MSN–LSE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to La Crosse route.
Route details
Distance109 mi / 175 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: LSE
Full nameLa Crosse Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to LSE flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to La Crosse Regional Airport take about 0h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 109 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSN to LSE: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from LSE to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 LSE

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

MSN to LSE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to LSE is about 0 hours 39 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 and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).