Madison to San Diego (MSN–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop

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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 39m AAAS → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 5h 53m ACF9KG → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 54m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 17m AAG3QF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 6h 29m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
DTW Detroit 6h 53m AFDLKE → AFDLVS Detroit (DTW) to San Diego flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 36m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 50m AA → AAAS Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 21m AAASQR → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego flights
TPA Tampa 9h 28m MX → ASWN Tampa (TPA) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MSN and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MSN Routes SAN Routes MSN Live Flights SAN Live Flights MSN Delays SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Madison flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PHX ~5h 39m DEN ~5h 53m MSP ~5h 54m DFW ~6h 17m ORD ~6h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
939
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 → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → MSN
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Madison

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MSN→SAN RFD→SAN MKE→SAN
Distance from MSN – 66 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – 1 8
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to San Diego flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego flights · Appleton (ATW) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Madison.
MSN: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Facts

MSN–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Madison.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RFD, MKE and ATW. 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.

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 Appleton (ATW).