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

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — LAX
mar 31 — abr 71
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Milwaukee to California flight deals. Data was last updated março 26, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$73
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$532
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 26, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 4/275:00 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop9h 59mSpirit Airlines
qua 4/301:23 pmLAS - MKE
Nonstop3h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$175
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 4/217:48 pmMKE - BUR
1 stop13h 22mSpirit Airlines
seg 4/289:21 pmBUR - MKE
1 stop14h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$196
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
qui 10/306:58 pmMKE - LAS
Nonstop3h 46mSun Country Air
dom 11/212:05 pmLAS - MKE
Nonstop3h 25mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/25$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
dom 4/136:00 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop6h 43mMultiple Airlines
sex 4/181:23 pmLAS - MKE
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
ter 4/222:45 pmMKE - SNA
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
ter 4/293:21 pmSNA - MKE
1 stop25h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
sex 5/27:48 pmMKE - SAN
2 stops26h 11mSpirit Airlines
ter 5/66:15 amSAN - MKE
1 stop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
ter 5/611:23 amMKE - SAN
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
sáb 5/106:15 amSAN - MKE
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
sex 5/27:48 pmMKE - SMF
1 stop24h 41mSpirit Airlines
qua 5/710:32 amSMF - MKE
1 stop6h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
qua 6/47:04 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop5h 58mDelta
seg 6/912:50 amLAS - MKE
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/24$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
qui 6/52:49 pmMKE - LAX
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
seg 6/910:30 amLAX - MKE
1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
qui 4/1010:32 amMKE - LAX
1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines
seg 4/149:02 pmLAX - MKE
1 stop14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
qui 5/13:38 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
seg 5/59:08 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$251

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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 março 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to California that are best for you.

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MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

dom 4/27

5:00 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

qua 4/30

1:23 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$175

MilwaukeeBurbank

MKE - BUR

MKEBUR

Milwaukee-Mitchell

seg 4/21

7:48 pm-7:10 am

1 stop13h 22m

Burbank Bob Hope

seg 4/28

9:21 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$196

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

dom 4/13

6:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sex 4/18

1:23 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$214

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

ter 4/22

2:45 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ter 4/29

3:21 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop25h 32m

$218

MilwaukeeSan Diego

MKE - SAN

MKESAN

Milwaukee-Mitchell

sex 5/2

7:48 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops26h 11m

San Diego

ter 5/6

6:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$221

MilwaukeeSan Diego

MKE - SAN

MKESAN

Milwaukee-Mitchell

ter 5/6

11:23 am-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Diego

sáb 5/10

6:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$222

MilwaukeeSacramento

MKE - SMF

MKESMF

Milwaukee-Mitchell

sex 5/2

7:48 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop24h 41m

Sacramento Intl

qua 5/7

10:32 am-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$224

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

qua 6/4

5:02 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ter 6/10

11:30 am-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$237

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

qui 6/5

2:49 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

Los Angeles

seg 6/9

10:30 am-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$240

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

qui 4/10

10:32 am-1:45 pm

1 stop29h 13m

Los Angeles

seg 4/14

9:02 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$247

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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Milwaukee with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to California

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 $330). 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 março 26, 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 março 26, 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
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,331 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milwaukee to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $105 and United Airlines from $118 one-way.

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Milwaukee to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to California 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 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 $330). 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 março 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$109Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$259Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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