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$121+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana (MKE - SNA)

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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — SNA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty are usually found in August or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$121
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$386
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2011:28 amMKE - SNA
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/238:04 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop12h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$175
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/264:30 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/21:48 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$287
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:05 amMKE - SNA
2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/812:30 pmSNA - MKE
2 stops8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$297
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/214:49 pmMKE - SNA
2 stops19h 24mDelta
Sat 10/2511:48 amSNA - MKE
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/29$319
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/143:35 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Wed 10/2212:45 pmSNA - MKE
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$324
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.
Thu 9/253:20 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop9h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2710:23 amSNA - MKE
1 stop11h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$351

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 10/20

11:28 am-7:09 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/23

8:04 pm-10:33 am

1 stop12h 29m

$175

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 8/26

4:30 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/2

1:48 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$287

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 11/5

8:05 am-3:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/8

12:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$297

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 10/21

4:49 pm-10:13 am

2 stops19h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/25

11:48 am-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$319

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 10/14

3:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

12:45 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$324

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 9/25

3:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/27

10:23 am-12:02 am

1 stop11h 39m

$351

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/14

7:40 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$121

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/15

7:58 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 13m

$137

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 9/10

3:20 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$143

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 8/26

11:24 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana is 78 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 Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Milwaukee to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 SNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to Santa Ana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Milwaukee to Santa Ana is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Milwaukee to Santa Ana on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $289.

What’s the fastest layover option from Milwaukee to Santa Ana?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 14m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 16m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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 Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $263, was found to be the cheapest airline from Milwaukee to Santa Ana.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $121 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $137 and Alaska Airlines from $143 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Milwaukee to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 5 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Santa Ana

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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