Philadelphia to Madison (PHL–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
762 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 27s ago
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AA5310
AA American
CR9
10:24 AM
EDT TF
11:32 AM
CDT
2h 8m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS4460
AS Alaska
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT TF
12:03 PM
CDT
2h 33m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA5532
AA American
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TF
5:22 PM
CDT
2h 32m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA5512+1
AA American
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:20 PM
CDT
2h 35m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS4494cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:20 PM
CDT
2h 35m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA5509
AA American
CR9
6:01 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
EDT
2h 19m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA5471
AA American
CR9
1:25 PM
CDT
4:42 PM
EDT
2h 17m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA5532
AA American
CR9
5:52 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DTW Detroit 4h AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
ORD Chicago 4h 28m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
DCA Washington 4h 42m AABA → AADL Washington (DCA) to Madison flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 47m AAAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
BOS Boston 5h AAASB6 → AADLEJA Boston (BOS) to Madison flights
EWR Newark 5h 3m UA → EJAUA Newark (EWR) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 4m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 5m AABAEI → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
MCO Orlando 6h 41m AAASB6 → MX Orlando (MCO) to Madison flights
STL St Louis 6h 54m AAEIVJA → AA St Louis (STL) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Madison
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 762 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind

PHL–MSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 762 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore PHL Routes MSN Routes PHL Live Flights MSN Live Flights PHL Delays MSN Delays
All flights from Madison (MSN) Madison to Philadelphia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 21 CR9 2h08-2h35 57% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to MSN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DTW ~4h 0m PIT ~4h 12m CLE ~4h 20m CMH ~4h 25m ORD ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,375
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
PHL → MSN
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
44%
Return
MSN → PHL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Madison from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric PHL→MSN ILG→MSN ACY→MSN
Distance from PHL – 24 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 35 – 1
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 2m 1h 56m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Wilmington (ILG) to Madison flights · Atlantic City (ACY) to Madison flights · Newark (EWR) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Madison is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · MSN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
762 mi / 1,227 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Madison route.
Route details
Distance762 mi / 1,227 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 762 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHL to MSN: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Madison is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from MSN to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ILG, ACY and EWR. 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 PHL to MSN

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to MSN is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 762 miles (1,227 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Atlantic City (ACY) and Newark (EWR).