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$224+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee (SBA - 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MKE
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/127:00 amSBA - MKE
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1410:54 amMKE - SBA
2 stops14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$914

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$397
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$224
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$636
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From Santa Barbara to Milwaukee-Mitchell
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One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee-Mitchell
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Barbara

Fly to

Milwaukee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

5:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$397

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/30

12:26 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 2/1

7:11 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 35m

$400

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/30

12:54 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 2/1

2:32 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$406

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/30

7:20 am-6:26 pm

3 stops33h 06m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 2/1

1:04 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$576

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$224

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

5:20 am-5:45 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$229

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

6:27 pm-4:42 pm

3 stops20h 15m

$564

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/7

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee (average of $77). Flying from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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.

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 8, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,076 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Milwaukee?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee in just under 6h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 50m. There are 1807 mi between Santa Barbara and Milwaukee. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($286), Delta ($298), and American Airlines ($312) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee. Users have found that Southwest is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Milwaukee?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee (average of $77). Flying from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 4 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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