Flying from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) taking off from here.
Dane County Regional Airport is located in Madison. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to MSN won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MSN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MSN flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MSN and fast-forward to bedtime:
Travel at your own speed with a Dane County Regional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Enterprise and see more of Madison and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find MSN at 4000 International Lane.
Getting from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to central Madison
Dane County Regional Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Madison. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
Currently, $1,237 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,838. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to MSN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). August is when most people travel to Madison. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Book a Melbourne to MSN flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madison to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Madison
Start your Madison trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Dane County Regional Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Madison when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Olbrich Botanical Gardens followed by Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
Explore more of the United States
Madison has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Madison, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Milwaukee, roughly 121 kilometres east of Madison. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are key highlights.