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$73+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to California

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MKE — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Round-trip from

$140
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$73
(Trip.com)

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$363

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$417 or less
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to California
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/1010:32 amMKE - ONT
1 stop24h 50mFrontier
Sat 4/126:47 pmONT - MKE
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$140
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/79:16 pmMKE - LAS
Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/912:59 amLAS - MKE
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$146
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/71:19 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Mon 3/1011:38 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
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Mon 3/249:16 pmMKE - LAS
Nonstop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/258:36 amLAS - MKE
Nonstop3h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$161
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/310:32 amMKE - LAX
1 stop29h 13mFrontier
Mon 4/78:18 pmLAX - MKE
1 stop19h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$180
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/24:05 pmMKE - LAX
1 stop19h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/910:39 amLAX - MKE
1 stop20h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$192
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Wed 5/76:40 amMKE - LAX
1 stop6h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/134:31 pmLAX - MKE
1 stop10h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$201
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Wed 4/29:16 pmMKE - BUR
1 stop12h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/99:21 pmBUR - MKE
1 stop14h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$207
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Thu 4/32:59 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/86:45 amSNA - MKE
1 stop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$209
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Wed 6/255:50 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Fri 7/1111:45 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/20$281
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Wed 4/97:48 pmMKE - RNO
1 stop25h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/128:22 pmRNO - MKE
1 stop15h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 8/15:15 amMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/812:24 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$282

Find flights from Milwaukee to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee to California 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 February 20, 2025.

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Milwaukee

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeOntario

MKE - ONT

MKEONT

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 4/10

10:32 am-9:22 am

1 stop24h 50m

Ontario

Sat 4/12

6:47 pm-9:27 am

1 stop12h 40m

$140

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 4/7

9:16 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

12:59 am-9:27 am

1 stop6h 28m

$146

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 3/7

1:19 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

11:24 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$150

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 3/24

9:16 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/25

8:36 am-2:04 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

$161

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 4/3

10:32 am-1:45 pm

1 stop29h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/7

8:18 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop19h 19m

$180

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 4/2

4:05 pm-9:58 am

1 stop19h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

10:39 am-9:27 am

1 stop20h 48m

$192

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/7

6:40 am-11:03 am

1 stop6h 23m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

4:31 pm-5:29 am

1 stop10h 58m

$201

MilwaukeeBurbank

MKE - BUR

MKEBUR

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 4/2

9:16 pm-7:25 am

1 stop12h 09m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/9

9:21 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$207

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 4/3

2:59 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/8

6:45 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$209

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 6/25

5:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

11:45 pm-8:36 am

1 stop6h 51m

$281

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Travel insights for flights from Milwaukee to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Milwaukee to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to California (average of $246). Flying from Milwaukee to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Milwaukee to California, 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 California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Milwaukee to California, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Milwaukee to California?

    Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Milwaukee to California. 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 California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $73 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $84 and American Airlines from $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Milwaukee to California?

    Most travelers choose Milwaukee-Mitchell - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Milwaukee-Mitchell - Los Angeles or Milwaukee-Mitchell - San Diego when deciding on the best route from Milwaukee to California.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milwaukee to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to California (average of $246). Flying from Milwaukee to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 8 airlines flying from Milwaukee to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to California. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$109Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$112Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$274Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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