Seattle to Madison (SEA–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and MSN, connecting options are available through 29 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BZN ~5h 11m OKC ~5h 36m MKE ~6h 12m BUR ~6h 50m LAS ~6h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,132
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
SEA → MSN
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
56%
Return
MSN → SEA
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → MSN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Madison is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · MSN: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Madison.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Madison route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to MSN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, OKC, MKE, BUR, LAS, DAL, RNO, SFO, CLE, LAX, PIT, BOS, MSY, FLL, MIA, PHL, ATL, CLT, MSP, DTW, TPA, ORD, DFW, EWR, PHX, DEN, MCO, DCA and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madison is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
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

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.