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$111+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee (SFO - 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MKE
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Milwaukee-Mitchell are usually found in October or April, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Milwaukee

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$111
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$405
From San Francisco to Milwaukee-Mitchell
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/3010:43 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Wed 7/27:20 amMKE - SFO
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/10$257
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop15h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/103:20 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$265
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/412:30 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/152:47 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$266
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.
Thu 8/2810:10 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/28:00 amMKE - SFO
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$271
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2912:59 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/22:33 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$279
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/92:45 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 7/166:30 amMKE - SFO
1 stop9h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$280
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Mon 9/158:04 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$288
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/89:20 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop26h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$308
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/166:02 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop21h 33mSun Country Air
Sun 7/206:35 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop15h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/11$315

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Price

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

10:43 pm-8:46 am

1 stop8h 03m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/2

7:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$257

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 9/10

3:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$265

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

12:30 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 42m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/15

2:47 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$266

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

10:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 9/2

8:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$271

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Sun 6/29

12:59 am-10:37 am

1 stop7h 38m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/2

2:33 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$279

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$280

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

7:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/8

9:20 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop26h 01m

$308

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Wed 7/16

6:02 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop21h 33m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 7/20

6:35 pm-8:11 am

1 stop15h 36m

$315

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

9:59 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 9/1

8:02 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 17m

$367

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

11:20 am-10:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$111

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee is 30 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to MKE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Milwaukee in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Milwaukee?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Milwaukee flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

Rainfall in Milwaukee by month

Plan your trip to Milwaukee by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Milwaukee ranges from 1.4 - 4.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Milwaukee when rainfall is around 1.4 in.

Temperature in Milwaukee by month

Plan your trip to Milwaukee by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Milwaukee, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Milwaukee by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($257), Alaska Airlines ($265), and United Airlines ($266) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Milwaukee. Delta is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $111. Delta flights start at $129 while deals on Frontier start at $130 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Milwaukee?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee that have layovers, most of them stop in Minneapolis.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Minneapolis?

    Minneapolis travelers tend to visit Minneapolis Armory, Orpheum Theatre, and State Theatre more than anywhere else. Minneapolis Armory, Orpheum Theatre, and State Theatre are located about 7.0 mi, 7.3 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Minneapolis St Paul. Those on a layover in Minneapolis in need of a rental car can book one at Minneapolis St Paul for about $64.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Milwaukee flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee is Denver.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Milwaukee?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from San Francisco 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Milwaukee

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$122Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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