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$150+ Cheap flights from Portland to Milwaukee (PDX - 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — MKE
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Milwaukee-Mitchell are usually found in January or April, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Portland to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/256:15 amPDX - MKE
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Sat 1/109:28 amMKE - PDX
2 stops11h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/11$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/257:00 amPDX - MKE
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1012:07 pmMKE - PDX
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$355
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:42 pmPDX - MKE
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/57:00 amMKE - PDX
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11$446
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:10 amPDX - MKE
1 stop6h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/43:05 pmMKE - PDX
1 stop17h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:00 amPDX - MKE
2 stops10h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1011:30 amMKE - PDX
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/257:00 amPDX - MKE
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:14 amMKE - PDX
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/256:15 amPDX - MKE
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Thu 1/111:08 amMKE - PDX
2 stops11h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/11$483

Find flight deals from Portland to Milwaukee

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Milwaukee (MKE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$276
(Delta)

One-way from

$150
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$483
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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Milwaukee

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PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Tue 1/6

7:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/13

9:33 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 17m

$276

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Tue 1/13

7:37 pm-8:53 am

2 stops11h 16m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/27

6:40 am-6:50 pm

2 stops14h 10m

$276

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Sun 1/25

7:10 am-3:07 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 2/1

4:03 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$281

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Tue 1/6

5:10 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 1/26

3:53 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$294

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Fri 1/23

7:10 am-2:57 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 1/25

4:03 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$304

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Thu 1/22

7:37 pm-8:48 am

2 stops11h 11m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/27

7:45 am-12:32 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$316

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Tue 1/13

7:38 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/27

3:53 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$317

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Wed 12/31

5:10 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$150

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Sat 1/10

9:20 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$158

PortlandMilwaukee

PDX - MKE

PDXMKE

Portland

Fri 1/9

7:10 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$158

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Milwaukee in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Milwaukee flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland-Milwaukee flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Milwaukee flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Milwaukee flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-Milwaukee flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Milwaukee

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Milwaukee

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Milwaukee. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Milwaukee. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Milwaukee?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Milwaukee (average of $88). Flying from Portland to Milwaukee in March is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 PDX to MKE?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 December 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Portland to Milwaukee by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Milwaukee?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Milwaukee. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Milwaukee flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Milwaukee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milwaukee. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Milwaukee. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Milwaukee, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,432 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Milwaukee. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Milwaukee?

    Departing from Portland to Milwaukee will take you 5h 57m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1712 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Milwaukee round-trip?

    Delta, at $88, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Milwaukee.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 79% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $142 and $163 on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Milwaukee that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Milwaukee flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Milwaukee?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Milwaukee.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Milwaukee?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland to Milwaukee?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Milwaukee (average of $88). Flying from Portland to Milwaukee in March is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 Portland to Milwaukee

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$176Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$324Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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