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$116+ 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MKE
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$119
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$409
From San Francisco to Milwaukee-Mitchell
One-way flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee-Mitchell
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Milwaukee

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 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/1512:40 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Tue 9/2312:00 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/28$257
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 7/186:37 amSFO - MKE
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Mon 7/217:58 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 9/162:42 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 9/263:20 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/28$263
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/152:42 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/243:20 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/28$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/2311:02 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/255:48 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/181:40 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/306:15 amMKE - SFO
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 8/1312:30 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/252:47 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$306
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 7/97:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/162:51 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$315

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Milwaukee

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

12:40 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 34m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 9/23

12:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$257

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

6:37 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 7/21

7:58 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 21m

$260

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

2:42 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 20m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 9/26

3:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$263

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

2:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 9/24

3:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$265

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

11:02 am-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 8/25

5:48 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$266

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

1:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-2:40 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$271

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

12:30 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 42m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 8/25

2:47 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$306

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

7:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop28h 56m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/16

2:51 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$315

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

6:37 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$116

San FranciscoMilwaukee

SFO - MKE

SFOMKE

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

2:42 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 20m

$125

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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 27, 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 30, 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.

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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Milwaukee to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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), Frontier ($260), and Hawaiian Airlines ($263) 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $119. Alaska Airlines flights start at $125 while deals on American Airlines start at $126 one-way.

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

  • 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 $67.

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

  • 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$122Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$320Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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