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$100+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Francisco Bay Area

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MKE — SFO
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$200
(Frontier)

One-way from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$428
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/117:58 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Mon 7/146:37 amSFO - MKE
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 6/16$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/302:51 pmMKE - OAK
1 stop10h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/46:00 amOAK - MKE
1 stop5h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/17$201
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/112:51 pmMKE - SJC
1 stop11h 03mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/166:30 amSJC - MKE
1 stop5h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/18$211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Tue 7/110:53 amMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/46:30 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/18$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 6/306:20 amMKE - SFO
1 stop10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/49:15 amSFO - MKE
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$226
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 9/133:20 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/272:42 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/16$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 9/306:45 amMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Mon 10/612:40 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/16$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 9/135:20 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Tue 9/169:55 amSFO - MKE
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/17$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 10/216:45 amMKE - SJC
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Sat 11/11:00 pmSJC - MKE
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/16$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/316:10 amMKE - OAK
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/44:10 pmOAK - MKE
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/17$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/309:20 pmMKE - OAK
2 stops21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/311:59 pmOAK - MKE
1 stop13h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 10/303:53 pmMKE - OAK
1 stop10h 04mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/22:47 pmOAK - MKE
1 stop22h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/16$326

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Milwaukee

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/11

7:58 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

6:37 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$200

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/30

2:51 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Oakland

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$201

MilwaukeeSan Jose

MKE - SJC

MKESJC

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/11

2:51 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 03m

San Jose

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$211

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/1

10:53 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 17m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

6:30 am-5:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$221

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 6/30

6:20 am-2:33 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

9:15 am-10:02 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$226

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 9/13

3:20 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

2:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$250

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 9/9

7:30 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

12:40 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 49m

$257

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 9/11

3:20 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

2:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$265

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 9/13

5:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

9:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$271

MilwaukeeSan Jose

MKE - SJC

MKESJC

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 10/21

6:45 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Jose

Sat 11/1

1:00 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$287

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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
7,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
2,507 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
8,810 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE), located 6.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($100), Frontier ($105), and American Airlines ($111).

  • What are the most popular routes from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most travelers choose Milwaukee-Mitchell - San Francisco, Milwaukee-Mitchell - Oakland or Milwaukee-Mitchell - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$279Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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