Question for Madison, WI Residents

[rescuerangers]

Does anyone know of any airlines that offer direct flights from Madison, WI to Orlando? So far, all I can find are flights with stop-overs in Atlanta or Chicago that really extend the length of the trip. Thanks for any help!

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

I'm not a resident of Madison, but I've enjoyed visiting your lovely, small city.

Unfortunately, the airlines generally can't get enough point-to-point traffic out of smaller cities, so, to get from Madison to Orlando, you have two choices: You can connect through an airline hub such as Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, or Dallas-DFW. Or you can drive to an airport with direct service, such as Milwaukee, Rockford, Chicago Midway, or Chicago Midway.

Milwaukee is about 90 minutes from Madison. Midwest Airlines offers nonstop, scheduled service from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)in Milwaukee to Orlando International Airport.

Rockford, Illinois, is also about 90 minutes from Madison. Allegiant Air offers nonstop, scheduled service from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport. Please note that that's not the same as Orlando International Airport (MCO). When planning your total travel time, keep in mind the Sanford is quite a bit further from WDW than MCO.

I have no personal experience with Midwest Airlines or Allegiant Air. Of the two, Midwest Airlines (previously called Midwest Express) has been around much longer. Midwest has an excellent reputation.

You can use Disney's Magical Express for free transportation to your WDW resort from Orlando International Airport, but not from Orlando Sanford International Airport.

You have a lot of choices, but nonstop service from Madison to Orlando is not currently one of them. Take a look at the price, schedule, convenience, and airport parking rates for each of the options.

 

[loveFL]

I have family in Madison, and we've flown into O'Hare and Midway before when visiting them. I think it took about 3 hours to drive there, and it was all highway. Lots of non-stop service to Orlando from Chicago.

 

[rescuerangers]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[poohmomof3]

Air Tran has nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Orlando. Milwaukee is the best way to go.

 

[bntlyclg89]

I've said this on other threads but it bears repeating....Midwest is a wonderful airline. 2 across seating (usually), fresh baked cookies and best of all, non-stops available. (I live in KCMO but I am sure service is excellent regardless of where you fly from).

 

[kkmauch]

I'm also a huge fan of Midwest. I've even gotten some good deals and non-stops from MSP.
You might consider flying out of MSP as an option as well. I realize it's 3.5-4 hours drive, but sometimes, because we are a large city and a hub, we can get some great rates.