Cheapest places to fly from Madison in December
December splits at the 18th: the first half is among the cheapest and quietest weeks of the year everywhere, the last two weeks the most expensive anywhere warm. Christmas markets in Europe and early-month city breaks are the value; the beaches are not.
Nonstop from Madison: Orlando (MX · 3h), Chicago (American, United · 1h 13m) and Atlanta (Delta · 2h 03m). One stop via Minneapolis: Las Vegas; via Phoenix: Los Angeles; via Washington: New York; via Denver: Honolulu; via Dallas: Cancun.
Axel's pick: Orlando, nonstop on MX and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $179.
Where to fly from Madison in December: the cheapest saved round trips within December to Cancun, Las Vegas, Orlando, Honolulu, San Jose Cabo and Puerto Vallarta and more, with the nonstops first. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.
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Saved round trips, entirely within Dec.
Cheapest right now: Orlando $179 · Chicago $293 · Las Vegas $329
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Fares observed October 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
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Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando (MCO) | Orlando's theme parks | Nonstop · MX · 3h | $179 (airline $188) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's architecture, lakefront and deep-dish | Nonstop · American, United · 1h 13m | $293 (airline $309) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | Las Vegas' Strip, shows and day trips to the canyons | 1 stop via Minneapolis | $329 (airline $347) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Los Angeles' beaches, Hollywood and museums | 1 stop via Phoenix | $359 (airline $379) | Dec 8–15, 2026 | Check prices |
| Atlanta (ATL) | Atlanta's museums, food and the civil rights trail | Nonstop · Delta · 2h 03m | $467 (airline $494) | Dec 3–6, 2026 | Check prices |
| New York (JFK) | New York's museums, Broadway and neighborhoods | 1 stop via Washington | $622 (airline $658) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki, Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor on Oahu | 1 stop via Denver | $649 (airline $684) | Dec 3–6, 2026 | Check prices |
| Cancun (CUN) | Cancún's hotel zone, the Riviera Maya and Mayan ruins nearby | 1 stop via Dallas | $673 (airline $711) | Dec 3–6, 2026 | Check prices |
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- This page: Cheapest places to fly from Madison in December. Where to fly from Madison in December: Cancun, Las Vegas, Orlando, Honolulu, San Jose Cabo and Puerto Vallarta and more. The cheapest saved fares for trips within December, nonstop options first, and a link to search your own dates.
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