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$104+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MKE
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
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 March 16, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/159:04 pm
LAX
-
MKE
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Fri 4/176:29 pm
MKE
-
LAX
1 stop7h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/176:00 am
LAS
-
MKE
1 stop9h 44m
Frontier
Mon 4/205:05 pm
MKE
-
LAS
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/176:25 am
SAN
-
MKE
1 stop9h 19m
Frontier
Mon 4/205:05 pm
MKE
-
SAN
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$210
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1912:59 am
ONT
-
MKE
1 stop13h 11m
Frontier
Fri 4/246:29 pm
MKE
-
ONT
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$219
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/1612:25 pm
SAN
-
MKE
1 stop27h 19m
Frontier
Mon 4/205:05 pm
MKE
-
SAN
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/2312:59 am
LAS
-
MKE
1 stop14h 35m
Frontier
Mon 4/275:05 pm
MKE
-
LAS
1 stop24h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 5/1211:20 pm
LAX
-
MKE
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Thu 5/148:46 am
MKE
-
LAX
1 stop11h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$231
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/232:44 pm
LAX
-
MKE
1 stop24h 50m
Frontier
Mon 4/275:05 pm
MKE
-
LAX
1 stop24h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$242
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:51 pm
LAS
-
MKE
1 stop22h 43m
Frontier
Sun 4/269:33 am
MKE
-
LAS
1 stop15h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$242
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/711:59 pm
LAS
-
MKE
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Mon 5/1112:09 pm
MKE
-
LAS
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:00 am
SFO
-
MKE
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Fri 4/246:29 pm
MKE
-
SFO
1 stop7h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$252
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:59 pm
LAS
-
MKE
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Fri 5/1512:09 pm
MKE
-
LAS
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$252

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 March 16, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$104
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$579 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandMilwaukee

OAK - MKE

OAKMKE

Oakland

Wed 4/15

6:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 4/20

5:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 05m

$320
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Thu 5/28

4:25 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 6/3

4:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$320

Los AngelesMilwaukee

LAX - MKE

LAXMKE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

5:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 4/21

6:25 am-1:20 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$322

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Tue 4/28

6:25 am-3:03 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/6

3:53 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$327

Los AngelesMilwaukee

LAX - MKE

LAXMKE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

11:50 pm-7:49 am

1 stop5h 59m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 5/18

8:45 pm-1:41 am

1 stop6h 56m

$334

San JoseMilwaukee

SJC - MKE

SJCMKE

San Jose

Thu 4/30

10:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop10h 00m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 5/7

4:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$338

BurbankMilwaukee

BUR - MKE

BURMKE

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/27

12:55 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 6/1

5:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 40m

$338

SacramentoMilwaukee

SMF - MKE

SMFMKE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-11:58 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$340

Las VegasMilwaukee

LAS - MKE

LASMKE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/25

11:30 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/7

12:05 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$343

Las VegasMilwaukee

LAS - MKE

LASMKE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/25

6:20 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 6/3

5:48 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$343

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milwaukee (average of $94). Flying from California to Milwaukee in March is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 March 16, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Milwaukee as you normally would.

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 5h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1829 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 $82 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 Los Angeles - Milwaukee-Mitchell, San Francisco - Milwaukee-Mitchell or San Diego - 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 Los Angeles - Milwaukee-Mitchell), you can expect to pay $285 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milwaukee (average of $94). Flying from California to Milwaukee in March is currently the most expensive (average of $163). 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 California to Milwaukee

Discover the top 6 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$107Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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