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$76+ Cheap flights from California to Milwaukee (MKE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MKE
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Milwaukee

Cheapest flights from California to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:31 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Sat 12/207:48 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop15h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:15 amLAX - MKE
1 stop26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:15 pmMKE - LAX
2 stops25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:15 amLAX - MKE
1 stop26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/73:10 pmMKE - LAX
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$252
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:20 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop16h 49mFrontier
Tue 12/237:21 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/316:10 amSJC - MKE
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/73:53 pmMKE - SJC
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 amLAS - MKE
1 stop14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/73:10 pmMKE - LAS
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$260
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:41 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop14h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/63:05 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/4$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/3111:59 pmLAX - MKE
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/712:07 pmMKE - LAX
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:30 amSAN - MKE
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:00 amMKE - SAN
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:20 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Tue 1/63:59 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/1$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:15 pmMKE - SAN
2 stops27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/301:02 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/63:53 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$280

Find flight deals from California to Milwaukee

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Milwaukee flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$76
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$487

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Milwaukee that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Milwaukee that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Milwaukee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/14

3:53 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$175

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Tue 1/6

2:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/13

5:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$177

SacramentoMilwaukee

SMF - MKE

SMFMKE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/13

6:40 am-1:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$179

OntarioMilwaukee

ONT - MKE

ONTMKE

Ontario

Wed 1/14

6:22 am-3:08 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/20

12:07 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$193

Los AngelesMilwaukee

LAX - MKE

LAXMKE

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

6:38 am-3:08 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/14

6:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$195

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

12:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/14

5:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$201

San JoseMilwaukee

SJC - MKE

SJCMKE

San Jose

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 2/2

3:53 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$204

BurbankMilwaukee

BUR - MKE

BURMKE

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/7

3:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/13

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$214

Los AngelesMilwaukee

LAX - MKE

LAXMKE

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

6:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/13

5:10 am-12:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$215

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

6:05 am-6:25 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 2/9

5:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from California to Milwaukee

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milwaukee (average of $77). Flying from California to Milwaukee in November is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 CA to MKE?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Milwaukee. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

When flying from California to Milwaukee, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Milwaukee?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Milwaukee. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Milwaukee flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Milwaukee. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) if they book a flight to Milwaukee from California. Milwaukee-Mitchell is conveniently located just 6.4 mi from Milwaukee’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from California to Milwaukee?

    Departing from California to Milwaukee will take you 6h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1735 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $63. Users have also found prices from $67 and $82 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Milwaukee consider Los Angeles - Milwaukee-Mitchell, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Milwaukee-Mitchell or San Francisco - Milwaukee-Mitchell as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Milwaukee?

    While on average a flight from California to Milwaukee is generally $226, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $120. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Milwaukee-Mitchell), you can expect to pay $205 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Milwaukee 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 California to Milwaukee?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milwaukee (average of $77). Flying from California to Milwaukee in November is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Milwaukee

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Milwaukee. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$202Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$357Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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