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$69+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to California

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MKE — LAX
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
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$135
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One-way from

$69
(Mytrip)
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to California
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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 December 20, 2024.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/318:22 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/312:20 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$357
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:00 amMKE - LAS
1 stop14h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/412:20 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop8h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$421
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:25 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop24h 48mSun Country Air
Tue 12/246:07 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop21h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/19$430
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:25 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop25h 49mSun Country Air
Sat 12/2811:59 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop15h 30mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/18$445
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:22 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop26h 33mFrontier
Thu 1/211:25 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop14h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:28 amMKE - SAN
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/412:02 pmSAN - MKE
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/264:10 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/255:20 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$489
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:25 pmMKE - LAX
1 stop6h 24mSun Country Air
Sun 12/299:39 amLAX - MKE
1 stop5h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/19$508
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/255:05 amMKE - LAX
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Wed 1/17:55 amLAX - MKE
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$520
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/305:00 amMKE - LAX
2 stops28h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/57:15 pmLAX - MKE
2 stops25h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$526
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:51 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Fri 1/2412:40 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/19$547
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/319:25 amMKE - SAN
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Sat 1/46:15 amSAN - MKE
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/18$547

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 December 20, 2024.

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MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 2/24

12:18 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/26

12:59 am-9:32 am

1 stop6h 33m

$135

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 1/9

3:00 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/10

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$136

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 1/7

10:54 am-9:54 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/9

11:40 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$138

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 1/20

5:56 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/24

11:21 am-5:01 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$142

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 2/18

10:32 am-12:43 am

1 stop16h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop25h 42m

$161

MilwaukeeSanta Ana

MKE - SNA

MKESNA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 2/3

5:56 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/7

6:45 am-5:01 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$189

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 1/18

11:49 am-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

6:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$230

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 1/16

3:53 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

6:15 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$256

MilwaukeeSan Diego

MKE - SAN

MKESAN

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 1/31

2:49 pm-7:36 am

2 stops18h 47m

San Diego

Fri 2/7

6:15 am-5:01 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$277

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 1/9

11:07 am-7:06 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

5:55 am-4:22 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$280

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Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to California

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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 December 20, 2024.

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 December 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Milwaukee to California, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. 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
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,043 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 $69 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $106 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 Francisco 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 $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 December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$109Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$274Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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