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Flights from Madison to Sacramento
There are no direct flights from Madison to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 5h 48m door to door (98 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 48m
Madison to Sacramento at a glance
Fastest journey5h 48mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver
Best ways to fly from Madison to Sacramento
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSN Phoenix (PHX) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon08:15 MSN09:28 PHX0h 47m connection10:15 PHX12:03 SACAmerican Airlines
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MSN Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon09:00 MSN10:12 DEN1h 33m connection11:45 DEN13:06 SACUnited Airlines
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MSN Dallas (DFW) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun19:30 MSN21:36 DFW1h 09m connection22:45 DFW00:07 SACAmerican Airlines
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MSN Chicago (ORD) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Thu18:00 MSN18:46 ORD1h 44m connection20:30 ORD22:43 SACUnited Airlines
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MSN Minneapolis (MSP) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:15 MSN07:05 MSP3h 25m connection10:30 MSP12:07 SACDelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,728 km1,694 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 48mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hSacramento vs Madison
- Currency in Sacramento
- USD
- Airports
- MSN → SMF
Flights from Madison to Sacramento: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Madison to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Denver and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Madison to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,728 km.
Where do you change planes between Madison and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madison and Sacramento?
Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Madison and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Madison.





