Flights
Flights to Madison
Flying to Madison for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Madison, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 591 upcoming events in and around Madison (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Madison is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), 4.7 miles away. For Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts, the nearest is MSN at 5.2 miles.
Airports serving Madison
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Madison, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) 4.7 mi (8 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts, The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, Kohl Center, High Noon Saloon, Comedy Club on State, The Bur Oak, Majestic Theatre Madison and Atwood Music Hall. |
Nearest airport to each Madison venue
The busiest venues in and around Madison, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts Hotels near Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts | MSN, 5.2 mi | — |
| The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts Hotels near The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts | MSN, 5.2 mi | — |
| Kohl Center Hotels near Kohl Center | MSN, 5.6 mi | — |
| High Noon Saloon Hotels near High Noon Saloon | MSN, 4.6 mi | — |
| Comedy Club on State Hotels near Comedy Club on State | MSN, 5.2 mi | — |
| The Bur Oak Hotels near The Bur Oak | MSN, 3 mi | — |
| Majestic Theatre Madison Hotels near Majestic Theatre Madison | MSN, 5 mi | — |
| Atwood Music Hall Hotels near Atwood Music Hall | MSN, 3.5 mi | — |
Flying in for a Madison event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 146 events in and around Madison; 64% on Fri–Sun; 125 of the 144 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Candlelight: Mozart vs. Beethoven
Monona Terrace Lecture Hall, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $71.00View TicketsKathleen Madigan
Orpheum Theatre - Madison , Madison, Wisconsin
From about $65.00View TicketsThee Sacred Souls
The Sylvee - WI, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $87.00View TicketsPhil Hanley
Comedy Club on State, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $118.00View TicketsSteady She Goes
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $92.00View TicketsEvening Elephants
Majestic Theatre Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $34.00View TicketsChaparelle
High Noon Saloon, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $39.00View TicketsJed and Company - Grateful Dead Tribute
Atwood Music Hall, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $51.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Madison: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts it is MSN, 5.2 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. MSN, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 4.7 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, MKE, is 76 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts?
The closest airport to The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.2 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Madison?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN).
What is the closest airport to Madison?
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Madison, 4.7 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many events are in Madison in the next 30 days?
146 in and around Madison in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 125 of the 144 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts?
The closest airport to Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.2 miles away in a straight line.
How far is MSN from downtown Madison?
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) is 4.7 miles (8 km) from downtown Madison in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
