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$164+ 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MKE
Jul 31 — Aug 71
Fri 7/31
Fri 8/7
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 July 1, 2026.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:45 am
SBA
-
MKE
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/155:00 pm
MKE
-
SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$327
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.
Thu 9/247:07 pm
SBA
-
MKE
2 stops10h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 10/32:45 pm
MKE
-
SBA
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$332
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:10 am
SBA
-
MKE
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/246:10 am
MKE
-
SBA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/29$364
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:30 am
SBA
-
MKE
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/224:00 pm
MKE
-
SBA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$377
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:37 pm
SBA
-
MKE
1 stop6h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 8/125:00 am
MKE
-
SBA
2 stops10h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/29$382
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/105:30 am
SBA
-
MKE
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Wed 8/125:00 pm
MKE
-
SBA
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/29$383
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:00 am
SBA
-
MKE
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 9/33:15 pm
MKE
-
SBA
2 stops8h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/28$392

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 July 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Southwest)

One-way from

$164
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$562
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One-way flight from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee-Mitchell
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 July 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/24

7:07 pm-8:01 am

2 stops10h 54m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 10/3

2:45 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$332

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Wed 8/12

10:55 am-8:05 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 8/15

6:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$337

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/20

10:10 am-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 8/24

6:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 40m

$364

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/10

12:37 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 8/12

5:00 am-1:44 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$382
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/10

10:10 am-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 8/12

5:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$384

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/27

5:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 9/3

3:15 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$392

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/11

11:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 9/15

5:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$407

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/27

10:10 am-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 9/3

2:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$410

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Sun 9/27

7:07 pm-8:01 am

2 stops10h 54m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 10/3

2:45 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$412
Cheapest one-way

Santa BarbaraMilwaukee

SBA - MKE

SBAMKE

Santa Barbara

Tue 10/27

12:25 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$164

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Milwaukee flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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 July 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee, such as Southwest and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,909 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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?

    American Airlines and Southwest can get you from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee in just under 7h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 44m. 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 ($296), and United Airlines ($359) offers the cheapest pricing from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee. Users have found that Southwest is 48% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee

Discover the top 2 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 July 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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