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$65+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MKE
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 6, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 11/218:40 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop20h 29mFrontier
Tue 11/257:54 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop14h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/38:25 amSAN - MKE
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:10 amMKE - SAN
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 11/712:40 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:00 amMKE - SAN
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:20 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:09 pmMKE - LAS
2 stops18h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$233
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:48 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Mon 11/178:04 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sat 12/63:25 pmSAN - MKE
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Fri 12/1211:40 amMKE - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:45 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 1/65:06 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/4$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/48:40 amSAN - MKE
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Sat 12/63:40 pmMKE - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sat 12/68:59 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop15h 56mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/123:51 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop8h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/5$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 12/51:22 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/67:35 amMKE - SAN
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/242:22 pmLAX - MKE
1 stop21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/308:15 pmMKE - LAX
2 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sat 12/612:50 pmSAN - MKE
2 stops8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/128:05 amMKE - SAN
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$261

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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$423

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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California

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Milwaukee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Sun 12/7

6:25 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 12/8

7:35 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 22m

$179

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Sat 12/6

3:25 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 12/12

11:40 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$237

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Fri 12/5

12:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 12/6

3:40 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$247

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

5:55 am-5:02 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/7

3:59 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$251

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

12:30 am-10:47 am

1 stop8h 17m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/7

3:59 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$251

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

12:30 am-10:34 am

1 stop8h 04m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/6

5:06 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$251

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

12:30 am-10:34 am

1 stop8h 04m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/7

5:06 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$251

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

8:15 am-8:19 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/7

1:18 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$251

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

10:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/7

6:59 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$251

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

10:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/6

5:06 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$251

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Best time to book a flight from California to Milwaukee

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Milwaukee from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $134). 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 November 6, 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 3h 55m. 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $73. Users have also found prices from $107 and $126 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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, San Francisco - Milwaukee-Mitchell or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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 $332 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 $134). 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$202Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$357Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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