Flying from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN): what you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). Explore the options for taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.
Around 2 hours 19 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport.
Madison is 1 hour behind Washington DC. Dane County Regional Airport is located in Madison, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), with 26 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DCA to MSN is the 08:30 American Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:04 with American Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Washington DC to MSN.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can find a direct flight from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
If you want to leave from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport with American Airlines.
The distance from central Washington DC to DCA is approximately 8 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Need a handy hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Prefer to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? You can reserve a direct flight from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) out of this busy hub.
You have a choice of airlines offering direct flights from Washington DC to MSN departing from IAD. Jet off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 51 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Washington DC to MSN? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MSN:
Getting from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to central Madison
From Dane County Regional Airport, Madison is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
C$167 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport. Return flights start from C$320. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score flight tickets from Washington DC to MSN.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Madison, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Washington DC to MSN for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madison to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Washington DC to Dane County Regional Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
More about Madison
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