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$74+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MKE
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
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 October 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/1010:47 amSAN - MKE
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/157:35 amMKE - SAN
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$149
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/611:40 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Sat 12/134:05 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/23$171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/66:15 amSAN - MKE
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/133:23 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/108:40 amSAN - MKE
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Mon 12/156:10 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/36:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/45:00 amMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$213
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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
Mon 11/108:04 pmMKE - ONT
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/611:40 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Sun 12/78:05 amMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/1212:15 pmSAN - MKE
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Sun 12/143:45 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Thu 12/411:59 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/85:50 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/118:40 amSJC - MKE
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Wed 12/175:05 amMKE - SJC
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/128:25 amSAN - MKE
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/143:03 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 12/1412:30 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Wed 12/176:00 amMKE - SFO
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/22$237

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 October 23, 2025.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$149
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$366 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Milwaukee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Tue 1/6

6:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/10

6:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 20m

$186

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Wed 12/10

8:40 am-5:30 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 12/15

6:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$203

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Fri 2/13

10:30 am-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 2/18

2:27 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$210

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

5:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 12/13

4:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$214

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

11:40 am-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 12/7

8:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$223

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

11:59 pm-11:14 am

1 stop9h 15m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 12/8

5:50 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$225

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Fri 12/12

12:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 12/14

11:40 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$227

San DiegoMilwaukee

SAN - MKE

SANMKE

San Diego

Fri 1/16

11:10 am-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 46m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 1/19

4:05 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$236

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

1:20 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 12/6

9:31 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$237

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

10:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 12/17

7:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$237

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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 October 23, 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 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1840 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $86. Users have also found prices from $91 and $118 on Frontier and United 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 $203 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$202Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$357Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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