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$71+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to California

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MKE — LAX
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Milwaukee to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$155
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$71
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$276

Good round-trip deal

$185 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:40 pmMKE - LAX
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/289:22 amLAX - MKE
1 stop9h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$155
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/112:51 pmMKE - LAS
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/1610:36 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop15h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2011:28 amMKE - BUR
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/239:01 pmBUR - MKE
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2011:28 amMKE - SNA
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/238:04 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop12h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$175
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/149:25 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/216:15 amSAN - MKE
1 stop12h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:40 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:00 amLAS - MKE
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$187
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:40 pmMKE - LAX
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/16:30 amLAX - MKE
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:25 pmMKE - OAK
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/48:33 amOAK - MKE
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:59 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/610:20 amSAN - MKE
1 stop6h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:30 amMKE - SAN
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Fri 12/1212:15 pmSAN - MKE
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$224
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/193:20 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop9h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/241:45 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop8h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:10 amMKE - SAN
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2210:45 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$229

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Milwaukee

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/14

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

9:22 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$155

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 8/11

2:51 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/16

10:36 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$158

MilwaukeeBurbank

MKE - BUR

MKEBUR

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 10/20

11:28 am-8:06 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 10/23

9:01 pm-10:33 am

1 stop11h 32m

$174

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 10/20

11:28 am-7:09 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/23

8:04 pm-10:33 am

1 stop12h 29m

$175

MilwaukeeSan Diego

MKE - SAN

MKESAN

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/14

9:25 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 56m

San Diego

Thu 8/21

6:15 am-8:30 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$176

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/21

7:40 pm-8:14 am

1 stop14h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/23

12:59 am-7:12 pm

1 stop16h 13m

$187

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/28

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

6:30 am-7:12 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$194

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/28

9:25 pm-7:18 am

1 stop11h 53m

Oakland

Thu 9/4

8:33 am-9:01 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$200

MilwaukeeSan Diego

MKE - SAN

MKESAN

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 10/2

9:59 pm-7:29 am

1 stop11h 30m

San Diego

Mon 10/6

10:20 am-7:19 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$217

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 10/23

6:30 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/26

12:15 pm-5:42 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$224

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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milwaukee to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to California (average of $246). Flying from Milwaukee to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKE to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

When flying from Milwaukee to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Milwaukee to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Milwaukee to California?

    Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Milwaukee to California. It is only a 6.4 mi journey to Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) from Milwaukee’s city center.

  • How popular is this Milwaukee to California flight route?

    This flight path from Milwaukee-Mitchell to California was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Milwaukee to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $71 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $78 and Southwest from $105 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Milwaukee to California?

    Most travelers choose Milwaukee-Mitchell - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Milwaukee-Mitchell - San Francisco or Milwaukee-Mitchell - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Milwaukee to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to California? While on average our users pay $169, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $74. The most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $146.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Milwaukee to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Milwaukee to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Milwaukee to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Milwaukee to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Milwaukee to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milwaukee to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to California (average of $246). Flying from Milwaukee to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Milwaukee to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$112Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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