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$129+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, CA (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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — SNA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
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 13 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 October 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/137:20 amMKE - SNA
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Tue 12/1611:46 amSNA - MKE
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/27$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 12/133:10 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/161:10 pmSNA - MKE
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:16 amMKE - SNA
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/169:59 amSNA - MKE
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:02 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/168:16 pmSNA - MKE
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/205:45 amMKE - SNA
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Fri 11/288:00 amSNA - MKE
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/28$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/47:20 amMKE - SNA
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Sun 12/711:46 amSNA - MKE
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/28$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/67:02 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/912:25 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:05 amMKE - SNA
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/77:45 amSNA - MKE
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:20 amMKE - SNA
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Sun 12/212:15 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/27$433
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 12/2812:25 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/302:05 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/268:52 amMKE - SNA
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/297:25 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$447

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$361
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Milwaukee

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Santa Ana

Route

Depart

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Price

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/17

3:53 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

6:45 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$298

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 12/13

7:20 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/16

11:46 am-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$307

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 12/13

7:20 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

6:45 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$307

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 11/13

7:02 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop19h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/16

8:16 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$347

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 1/16

2:34 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

7:45 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$356

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 1/2

12:05 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/5

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$387

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 12/16

7:20 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/21

2:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$433

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 1/16

5:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

8:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$434

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 11/7

8:04 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$129

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/17

5:20 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 29m

$145

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Deals found on 10/26

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Compare providers for flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee to Santa Ana in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Milwaukee-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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, California?

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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California (average of $80). Flying from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $151). 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 October 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 58% on airfare.

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 October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 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
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 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
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 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
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 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
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 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

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.

  • How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California in just under 7h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 01m. There are 1734 mi between Milwaukee and Santa Ana, California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Santa Ana, California, with prices starting at $185. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $278 and $286, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $129 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $145 and American Airlines from $150 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, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California (average of $80). Flying from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $151). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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