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$120+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MKE
Jul 13 — Jul 201
Mon 7/13
Mon 7/20
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 June 13, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/2010:40 pm
SAN
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MKE
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 10/276:40 am
MKE
-
SAN
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/2911:30 am
SAN
-
MKE
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Tue 10/135:50 pm
MKE
-
SAN
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$239
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:25 am
LAS
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MKE
1 stop20h 33m
Frontier
Tue 8/258:43 am
MKE
-
LAS
1 stop28h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 8/251:40 pm
SAN
-
MKE
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 9/13:40 pm
MKE
-
SAN
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 8/197:25 am
SAN
-
MKE
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/258:10 am
MKE
-
SAN
2 stops14h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2210:30 pm
SAN
-
MKE
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Tue 10/277:00 am
MKE
-
SAN
1 stop9h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/11$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/19:05 am
SAN
-
MKE
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Mon 10/57:30 pm
MKE
-
SAN
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/186:00 am
SJC
-
MKE
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 8/252:39 pm
MKE
-
SJC
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/2512:01 pm
SNA
-
MKE
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 9/17:00 am
MKE
-
SNA
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/312:45 pm
SAN
-
MKE
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Tue 11/1012:45 pm
MKE
-
SAN
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:00 am
SJC
-
MKE
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/253:40 pm
MKE
-
SJC
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/46:00 am
SMF
-
MKE
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Tue 8/113:59 pm
MKE
-
SMF
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$277

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 June 13, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Delta)

One-way from

$120
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$553

Good round-trip deal

$426 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 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 June 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BurbankMilwaukee

BUR - MKE

BURMKE

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 9/17

2:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 9/22

7:30 am-11:53 am

1 stop6h 23m

$296

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Tue 8/25

11:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 9/1

8:10 am-8:45 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$304

BurbankMilwaukee

BUR - MKE

BURMKE

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 8/7

2:00 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 8/11

5:34 am-1:01 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$323

San JoseMilwaukee

SJC - MKE

SJCMKE

San Jose

Thu 8/27

6:10 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 8/31

7:52 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$325

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Wed 7/8

5:35 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/9

5:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 10m

$327
Quickest round-trip

Las VegasMilwaukee

LAS - MKE

LASMKE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/28

8:35 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 8/1

6:55 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$331

Las VegasMilwaukee

LAS - MKE

LASMKE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/8

7:25 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/15

6:25 am-8:15 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$331

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Tue 6/30

10:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/3

5:40 am-11:15 am

2 stops7h 35m

$332

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Mon 8/3

10:17 pm-8:55 am

1 stop8h 38m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/7

3:01 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$337

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Thu 7/23

2:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 7/27

7:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$337

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milwaukee (average of $64). Flying from California to Milwaukee in January is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 June 13, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Milwaukee?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Milwaukee?

The best time to book flights from California to Milwaukee is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1824 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 $82. Users have also found prices from $82 and $114 on American 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 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 - Milwaukee-Mitchell), you can expect to pay $243 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Milwaukee (average of $64). Flying from California to Milwaukee in January is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Milwaukee

Discover the top 5 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 June 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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