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$78 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Milwaukee

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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Milwaukee (SAN-MKE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Milwaukee that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:15 pm - 9:55 amSAN-MKE
9h 40m1 stop
4:20 pm - 10:41 pmMKE-SAN
8h 21m1 stop
$155American Airlines
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mié., sep. 18 - lun., sep. 23
9:10 pm - 9:51 amSAN-MKE
10h 41m1 stop
4:28 pm - 9:13 pmMKE-SAN
6h 45m1 stop
$157American Airlines
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mié., ago. 14 - mié., sep. 4
7:24 am - 6:45 pmSAN-MKE
9h 21m1 stop
9:36 am - 8:04 pmMKE-SAN
12h 28m1 stop
$189Frontier
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vie., ago. 16 - sáb., ago. 24
9:10 pm - 8:46 amSAN-MKE
9h 36m1 stop
9:36 am - 8:40 pmMKE-SAN
13h 04m1 stop
$200Frontier
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mar., ago. 6 - mié., ago. 14
5:32 pm - 3:41 pmSAN-MKE
20h 09m1 stop
10:18 pm - 4:42 pmMKE-SAN
20h 24m1 stop
$204Spirit Airlines
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mar., jul. 30 - lun., ago. 5
9:19 pm - 3:41 pmSAN-MKE
16h 22m1 stop
4:34 pm - 9:41 pmMKE-SAN
7h 07m1 stop
$208Spirit Airlines
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mar., jul. 9 - mar., jul. 23
12:34 pm - 12:07 amSAN-MKE
9h 33m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:23 pmMKE-SAN
8h 23m1 stop
$236Delta
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sáb., ago. 10 - dom., ago. 18
10:05 pm - 8:46 amSAN-MKE
8h 41m1 stop
7:40 am - 12:08 pmMKE-SAN
6h 28m1 stop
$262Delta
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jue., ago. 29 - sáb., sep. 7
2:00 pm - 10:15 pmSAN-MKE
6h 15m1 stop
5:15 am - 9:43 amMKE-SAN
6h 28m1 stop
$363United Airlines
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vie., oct. 11 - dom., oct. 13
9:35 pm - 10:06 amSAN-MKE
10h 31m2 stops
5:15 am - 9:30 amMKE-SAN
6h 15m1 stop
$383United Airlines
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mar., sep. 3 - jue., sep. 12

Flights from San Diego to Milwaukee - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Milwaukee to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Milwaukee?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Milwaukee clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Diego to Milwaukee, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Milwaukee?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee is January, where tickets cost $236 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $521 and $494 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Milwaukee?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Milwaukee, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Milwaukee?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to Milwaukee found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $155 on American Airlines, followed by Frontier ($189). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $78 on American Airlines and from $80 on Frontier.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Milwaukee per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San Diego and lands in Milwaukee, with an average flight time of 3h 55m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 1 flights.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Milwaukee?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 12:35 pm and will be landing in Milwaukee at 6:30 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Milwaukee?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Milwaukee jets off at 12:35 pm and lands at 6:30 pm.

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Low season

March

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Milwaukee

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Milwaukee based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Milwaukee

  • What services does United Airlines offer business class passengers on flights from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    Business class passengers have priority access to check-in, boarding, and baggage handling services for United Airlines flights from San Diego to Milwaukee. They can skip longer lines and enjoy quicker services. They can also access United's lounges at the airport, where they get to work, relax, and enjoy complimentary snacks, food, and drinks.

  • Can I change my booking for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    Yes, it is possible to change your booking for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee. Alaska Airlines, for instance, charges a change fee for most flight changes. The fee amount depends on the ticket type you have purchased. You may also need to pay any difference in fare if the new flight you select is more expensive than your original flight.

  • How do I get from Milwaukee Airport to the city center?

    Taking a taxi from MKE is a straightforward option. There is a taxi stand outside the airport. Several shuttle services operate from the airport to downtown Milwaukee. Some of these services include GO Riteway, Milwaukee Airport Shuttle Service, and Airport Service Inc. Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) also operates several bus routes that connect the airport to downtown Milwaukee. The most convenient route is the GreenLine, which runs every 15 minutes and stops at several downtown locations.

  • What seat selection options are available on Southwest Airlines flights from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    Southwest Airlines has an open seating policy, which allows passengers to select their seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead of assigned seats, Southwest offers a boarding group and position system to determine when passengers can board the aircraft and choose their seats. However, passengers can purchase EarlyBird Check-In for an additional fee, which allows them to be automatically checked in before general check-in begins, providing an earlier boarding position.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Milwaukee was $78 for a one-way ticket and $155 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Milwaukee?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San Diego to Milwaukee on on Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $339 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $508 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Milwaukee.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Milwaukee from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Milwaukee with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MKE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Milwaukee?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Milwaukee from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Milwaukee

  • There are two terminals at San Diego Airport (SAN). Terminal 1 serves domestic flights operated by Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Spirit Airlines which all offer flights from San Diego to Milwaukee. It is divided into two sections: Terminal 1 East and Terminal 1 West.
  • Delta Airlines offers several services designed to make air travel more comfortable and accessible for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from San Diego (SAN) to Milwaukee (MKE). The airline provides wheelchair assistance from check-in to boarding and deplaning.
  • Frontier Airlines allows cats and dogs to travel on their flights from San Diego to Milwaukee. You must reserve your pet's spot either online or by calling their customer service line. It is important to book your pet's flight early because only a limited number of pets are allowed on each flight.
  • Alaska Airlines offers flights from San Diego to Milwaukee and has invested in modernizing its fleet by replacing older aircraft with more fuel-efficient ones. This has helped the airline reduce its carbon footprint and improve fuel efficiency.
  • Passengers looking for a budget-friendly option for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee should consider Spirit Airlines. It is a low-cost airline and is known for offering affordable airfare and charging extra fees for additional services such as checked baggage, seat selection, and refreshments onboard.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to Milwaukee?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Milwaukee-Mitchell, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Milwaukee

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Milwaukee. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

The crew was the best and very accommodating I know you don't offer any complimentary items but water and coffee will not break the bank !!

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Milwaukee found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/14mié.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 41mSAN-MKE
$78
8/17sáb.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 32mSAN-MKE
$79
6/11mar.
1 stopFrontier
22h 42mSAN-MKE
$80
7/16mar.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
16h 17mSAN-MKE
$96
6/24lun.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 31mSAN-MKE
$103
6/7vie.
1 stopDelta
8h 47mSAN-MKE
$118
6/20jue.
1 stopFrontier
20h 08mSAN-MKE
$125
6/11mar.
2 stopsDelta
12h 09mSAN-MKE
$273
6/24lun.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 40mSAN-MKE
$314
6/7vie.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 40mSAN-MKE
$359

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2dom.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 08mSAN-MKE
6/4mar.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 32mMKE-SAN
$336
6/2dom.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 08mSAN-MKE
6/4mar.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 45mMKE-SAN
$343
6/2dom.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 38mSAN-MKE
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multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 45mMKE-SAN
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