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$115+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Salinas, CA, CA

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MKE — SFO
May 4 — May 111
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Sun 5/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Salinas are usually found in September or February, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$115
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$364
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Salinas
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 April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2412:07 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Tue 5/276:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/28$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/227:45 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
Fri 5/306:35 amSFO - MKE
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/202:51 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2712:21 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$264
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/216:18 amMKE - SFO
1 stop19h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/282:39 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$284
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/112:59 pmMKE - SFO
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1412:24 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:15 amMKE - SFO
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Sat 8/165:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/165:47 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/185:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$326
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:11 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 6/159:05 amSFO - MKE
1 stop6h 30mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$360

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

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Milwaukee

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Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 5/24

12:07 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$257

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 5/22

7:45 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

6:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$258

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 5/20

2:51 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop6h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

12:21 am-11:02 am

1 stop8h 41m

$264

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/21

6:18 am-11:44 pm

1 stop19h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

2:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$284

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 5/11

2:59 pm-7:44 am

2 stops18h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

12:24 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$288

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 8/12

6:15 am-2:40 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$316

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 5/16

5:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

5:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$326

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 6/12

6:11 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

9:05 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$360

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 5/15

3:48 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 21m

$115

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 7/26

2:50 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$126

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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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Milwaukee to Salinas is 40 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Milwaukee to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from Milwaukee to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Milwaukee to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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 Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 7 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $115. American Airlines flights start at $126 while deals on Delta start at $129 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Milwaukee to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 7 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Salinas

Discover the top 7 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$320Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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