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

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AA5608
AA American
CR7
11:01 AM
EDT TF
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4789
AS Alaska
CR7
11:01 AM
EDT TF
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4422
AS Alaska
CR7
11:01 AM
EDT TF
12:35 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6028
AA American
ER4
4:12 PM
EDT TF
5:39 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5199
AA American
CR7
9:55 PM
EDT TF
11:28 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5079
AA American
CR7
6:20 AM
CDT
9:37 AM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4789
AS Alaska
CR7
1:05 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4422
AS Alaska
CR7
1:05 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5608
AA American
CR7
1:05 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6028
AA American
ER4
5:12 PM
CDT
8:29 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Madison
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 762 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

PHL–MSN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 762 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 20 CR7, ER4 2h27-2h34 70% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 12 CR7 2h34 70% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (32 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, PHL to MSN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,334
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
PHL → MSN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
63%
Return
MSN → PHL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → MSN delays →

Other ways to reach Madison from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric PHL→MSN ILG→MSN EWR→MSN
Distance from PHL 24 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 32 14
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 2m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.

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 to 2h 42m.
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.

PHL–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Madison route.
Route details
Distance762 mi / 1,227 km
Flight time2h 33m to 2h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 32 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take approximately 2h 33m to 2h 42m. The route covers 762 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from PHL to MSN. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, ILG, MKE, BOS, STL, SAV, DAL, SRQ, FLL, BZN, MSY, LAS, LGA, SFO, LAX, RSW, EWR, ATL, ORD, DTW, PIT, MSP, MIA, DCA, CLT, DFW, MCO, TPA, DEN and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 and Alaska Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to MSN ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 762 miles (1,227 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG) and Newark (EWR).