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$220+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MKE
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Milwaukee

Cheapest flights from San José to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/2812:39 pmSJO - MKE
1 stop22h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:30 pmMKE - SJO
1 stop16h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/267:30 amSJO - MKE
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/97:50 amMKE - SJO
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/2212:35 pmSJO - MKE
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:08 amMKE - SJO
2 stops13h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/267:30 amSJO - MKE
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:00 amMKE - SJO
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/182:20 pmSJO - MKE
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/233:50 pmMKE - SJO
1 stop28h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/237:00 amSJO - MKE
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amMKE - SJO
1 stop14h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$549

Find flight deals from San José to Milwaukee

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$388
(Delta)

One-way from

$220
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$528
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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San José

Fly to

Milwaukee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

12:35 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 3/2

1:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$401

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

2:20 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 1/21

3:20 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$450

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 3/24

1:11 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$476

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

1:05 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 3/24

5:00 am-6:53 pm

2 stops14h 53m

$480

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/2

12:30 am-4:54 pm

1 stop15h 24m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 6/9

5:40 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop26h 57m

$480

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/28

12:39 pm-11:13 am

1 stop22h 34m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 1/8

7:30 pm-11:37 am

1 stop16h 07m

$483

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

8:45 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 3/24

8:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$490

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

12:35 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop27h 09m

$220

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

1:31 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops53h 49m

$272

San JoséMilwaukee

SJO - MKE

SJOMKE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

12:35 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$276

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Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Milwaukee

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 San José 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

*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 San José-Milwaukee flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Milwaukee flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Milwaukee flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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 San José-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 San José to Milwaukee

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Milwaukee (average of $195). Flying from San José to Milwaukee in December is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 SJO to MKE?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Milwaukee in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San José to Milwaukee to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 San José to Milwaukee?

    For as low as $401, United Airlines can have you in Milwaukee from San José in 24h. Airlines will cover a distance of 2286 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $399, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Milwaukee. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $193. Users have also found prices from $218 and $248 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Milwaukee (average of $195). Flying from San José to Milwaukee in December is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 2 airlines flying from San José to Milwaukee

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$399Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$458Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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