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 457 upcoming events in and around Madison (counted Nov 10, 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, High Noon Saloon, Kohl Center, Bob Suter's Legacy20 Arena, Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts, Majestic Theatre Madison and Sunrise Theater At Madison Youth Arts Center. |
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 | None |
| The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts Hotels near The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts | MSN, 5.2 mi | None |
| High Noon Saloon Hotels near High Noon Saloon | MSN, 4.6 mi | None |
| Kohl Center Hotels near Kohl Center | MSN, 5.6 mi | None |
| Bob Suter's Legacy20 Arena Hotels near Bob Suter's Legacy20 Arena | MSN, 10 mi | None |
| Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts Hotels near Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts | MSN, 5.2 mi | None |
| Majestic Theatre Madison Hotels near Majestic Theatre Madison | MSN, 5 mi | None |
| Sunrise Theater At Madison Youth Arts Center Hotels near Sunrise Theater At Madison Youth Arts Center | MSN, 4.2 mi | None |
Flying in for a Madison event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 110 events in and around Madison; 69% on Fri–Sun; 74 of the 110 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.
Wisconsin Badgers Women's Basketball vs. Delaware Blue Hens
Kohl Center, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $20.00View TicketsNeil deGrasse Tyson
Orpheum Theatre - Madison , Madison, Wisconsin
From about $73.00View TicketsGaslight
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, Wisconsin
Low Cut Connie
High Noon Saloon, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $17.00View TicketsDay Made Tour: Big Red DJ Set
Majestic Theatre Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $40.00View Tickets- From about $95.00View Tickets
Gaslight
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $98.00View TicketsChoir! Choir! Choir!
Atwood Music Hall, Madison, Wisconsin
From about $15.00View 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?
110 in and around Madison in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 74 of the 110 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.
