Cheap Flights from Madison to San Diego
Cheap Flights from Madison to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Madison to San Diego? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Madison to San Diego vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Madison to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-11-13
MSN - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
MSN - SAN
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
MSN - SAN
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-13
MSN - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-26
MSN - SAN
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-13
MSN - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
Madison to San Diego flight facts
Distance
1,669 mi
2,686 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Madison.
Airports in Madison
MSN · Dane County Regional Truax Field
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - San Diego · Milwaukee is 74 mi from Madison
Flights Madison - Palm Springs · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Madison - Ontario · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Madison - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Chicago - San Diego · Chicago is 111 mi from Madison
Flights Peoria - San Diego · Peoria is 172 mi from Madison
Premium cabin flights from Madison to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSN - SAN
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
MSN - SAN
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
MSN - SAN
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSN - SAN
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
MSN - SAN
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 49,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
MSN - SAN
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 49,200 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Encinitas (United States)
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
From 25,000 Pts or $501
Dana Point, CA (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
From 95,000 Pts or $859
Rancho Santa Fe (USA)
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
From 110,000 Pts or $421
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Madison to San Diego depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Madison to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Madison to San Diego.
Madison and San Diego are about 1,669 miles (2,686 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,669-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Madison.
Departures from Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN). Arrivals in San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Diego, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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