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$114+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Oakland, CA (MKE - OAK)

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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — OAK
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) to Oakland (OAK). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$200
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$114
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$391
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Oakland
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:25 pmMKE - OAK
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/48:33 amOAK - MKE
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/237:55 pmMKE - OAK
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Mon 10/274:05 pmOAK - MKE
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$281
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/276:30 amMKE - OAK
1 stop9h 06mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/38:00 amOAK - MKE
2 stops14h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$303

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

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Milwaukee

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Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/28

9:25 pm-7:18 am

1 stop11h 53m

Oakland

Thu 9/4

8:33 am-9:01 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$200

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 10/23

7:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 10m

Oakland

Mon 10/27

4:05 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 15m

$281

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 8/27

6:30 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Oakland

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-12:02 am

2 stops14h 02m

$303

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 10/20

11:28 am-11:32 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$114

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 8/20

6:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 30m

$126

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$138

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 8/30

1:08 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$144

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 9/5

6:27 am-1:39 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$185

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to Oakland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milwaukee to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Milwaukee to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 MKE to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

When flying from Milwaukee to Oakland, California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Milwaukee to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,044 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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 Milwaukee to Oakland. 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 Milwaukee to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Currently priced at $200, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Milwaukee to Oakland, California and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $281 and $303, respectively. You may be able to fly from Milwaukee to Oakland, California for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Milwaukee to Oakland, California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Milwaukee to Oakland, California are Spirit Airlines ($114), Southwest ($126), and Alaska Airlines ($138).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Milwaukee to Oakland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to Oakland 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 Milwaukee to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Milwaukee to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 Milwaukee to Oakland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to Oakland. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$256Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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