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$75+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MKE
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Milwaukee

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Milwaukee flight deals. Data was last updated August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(Priceline)

One-way from

$75
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$151 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
From California to Milwaukee-Mitchell
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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 August 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:53 amONT - MKE
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Fri 11/78:04 pmMKE - ONT
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$148
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:08 amLAS - MKE
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Mon 9/298:04 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$148
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:35 amLAX - MKE
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Fri 9/197:36 pmMKE - LAX
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:28 amLAX - MKE
Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/317:40 pmMKE - LAX
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$158
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:50 pmLAS - MKE
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/278:04 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:20 amSAN - MKE
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Mon 9/158:04 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$166
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:28 amLAX - MKE
Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/287:40 pmMKE - LAX
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$168
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:16 pmLAS - MKE
Nonstop3h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/283:03 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$170
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:03 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop19h 38mFrontier
Mon 10/68:04 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$171
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/283:16 pmLAS - MKE
Nonstop3h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/53:03 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$174
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:34 amSFO - MKE
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Mon 10/278:04 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:35 amLAX - MKE
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Mon 9/228:04 pmMKE - LAX
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$177

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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 August 16, 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

OntarioMilwaukee

ONT - MKE

ONTMKE

Ontario

Mon 11/3

6:53 am-7:19 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 11/7

8:04 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$148

Las VegasMilwaukee

LAS - MKE

LASMKE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/26

9:08 am-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 9/29

8:04 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$148

Los AngelesMilwaukee

LAX - MKE

LAXMKE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

6:44 am-7:19 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 11/7

8:04 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 21m

$155

Los AngelesMilwaukee

LAX - MKE

LAXMKE

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

6:35 am-6:41 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 9/19

7:36 pm-12:27 am

1 stop6h 51m

$155

Los AngelesMilwaukee

LAX - MKE

LAXMKE

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

10:28 am-4:23 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 8/31

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$158

Las VegasMilwaukee

LAS - MKE

LASMKE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/23

12:50 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 10/27

8:04 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$165

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Mon 9/8

10:20 am-7:19 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 9/15

8:04 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$166

Los AngelesMilwaukee

LAX - MKE

LAXMKE

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

10:28 am-4:23 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/28

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$168

Las VegasMilwaukee

LAS - MKE

LASMKE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/11

3:16 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 9/28

3:03 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$170

Las VegasMilwaukee

LAS - MKE

LASMKE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/23

8:05 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop21h 13m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 10/27

8:04 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$170

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from California to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 August 16, 2025.

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $75. Users have also found prices from $88 and $119 on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Milwaukee consider San Francisco - Milwaukee-Mitchell, San Diego - Milwaukee-Mitchell or Los Angeles - 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 $146, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $65. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Milwaukee-Mitchell), you can expect to pay $211 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from California to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Milwaukee

Discover the top 8 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$211Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$357Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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