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$121+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Salinas, CA, CA

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MKE — SFO
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 10, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/148:04 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 10mFrontier
Mon 11/176:34 amSFO - MKE
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:40 amMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 11/1110:35 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/7$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/84:05 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 11/122:15 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/8$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/812:09 pmMKE - SFO
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/157:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/8$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Sat 11/87:30 amMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Fri 11/1412:30 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/8$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/812:09 pmMKE - SFO
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/127:10 amSFO - MKE
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/8$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Fri 10/313:06 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/56:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Fri 10/312:55 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Tue 11/412:35 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/9$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 11/78:04 pmMKE - SFO
2 stops29h 43mFrontier
Mon 11/106:34 amSFO - MKE
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/8$273
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 11/73:56 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/119:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop28h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/8$275

Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Salinas

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Round-trip from

$222
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One-way from

$121
(Southwest)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee to Salinas 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 October 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Salinas that are best for you.

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MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/4

7:16 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

12:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop5h 45m

$257

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 11/8

7:16 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

12:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop5h 45m

$257

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

11:56 am-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$257

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop6h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

12:30 am-11:32 am

1 stop9h 02m

$257

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 10/31

2:55 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

12:35 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 36m

$268

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/4

8:15 am-3:16 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

5:10 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$276

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 11/6

10:56 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

12:30 am-11:32 am

1 stop9h 02m

$279

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 11/7

4:49 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

5:45 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$279

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 11/6

10:56 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

12:30 am-11:32 am

1 stop9h 02m

$279

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 11/8

4:49 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

12:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop5h 45m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Salinas. Price data was last updated on October 3, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Milwaukee to Salinas is 31 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 Milwaukee to Salinas?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas (average of $80). Flying from Milwaukee to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 10, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Milwaukee to Salinas by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Milwaukee to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milwaukee to Salinas flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated October 10, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Milwaukee to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,968 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,143 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Milwaukee to Salinas?

    Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Milwaukee-Mitchell; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Milwaukee airport to Salinas. It is only a 6.4 mi journey to Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) from Milwaukee’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Salinas?

    There are many flights that can get you from Milwaukee to Salinas in 8h 57m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Milwaukee to Salinas is about 1840 mi.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $121. Alaska Airlines flights start at $125 while deals on United Airlines start at $126 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to Salinas 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 Salinas?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas (average of $80). Flying from Milwaukee to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 6 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Salinas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to Salinas. 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$172Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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