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Flights from San Diego to Madison
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Madison. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Chicago, about 5h 02m door to door (278 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 02m
San Diego to Madison at a glance
Fastest journey5h 02mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Chicago
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Madison
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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SAN Phoenix (PHX) MSN
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Wed06:30 SAN07:44 PHX0h 46m connection08:30 PHX13:32 MSNAmerican Airlines
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SAN Chicago (ORD) MSN
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Tue17:00 SAN22:51 ORD0h 54m connection23:45 ORD00:24 MSNUnited Airlines
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SAN Denver (DEN) MSN
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri13:30 SAN16:45 DEN1h 15m connection18:00 DEN20:56 MSNUnited Airlines
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SAN Dallas (DFW) MSN
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon10:00 SAN14:57 DFW0h 48m connection15:45 DFW17:47 MSNAmerican Airlines
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SAN Minneapolis (MSP) MSN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri12:00 SAN17:24 MSP2h 21m connection19:45 MSP20:34 MSNDelta Air Lines
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SAN Atlanta (ATL) MSN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:30 SAN13:37 ATL1h 38m connection15:15 ATL16:05 MSNDelta 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
- 2,677 km1,662 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 02mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hMadison vs San Diego
- Currency in Madison
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → MSN
Flights from San Diego to Madison: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Madison?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Chicago and Denver. 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 San Diego to Madison?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,677 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Madison?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Madison?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Madison?
Madison is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.





