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$62+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — LAX
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$62
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$395

Good round-trip deal

$103 or less

Good one-way deal

$71 or less
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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 April 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 5/187:54 pmMKE - LAS
Nonstop3h 53mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/221:27 pmLAS - MKE
Nonstop3h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/62:45 pmMKE - LAS
Nonstop3h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/103:46 pmLAS - MKE
1 stop21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$170
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/57:48 pmMKE - OAK
1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/85:45 amOAK - MKE
1 stop11h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$175
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:54 pmMKE - LAX
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/188:00 amLAX - MKE
Nonstop3h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$196
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/13:38 pmMKE - LAX
1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/59:02 pmLAX - MKE
1 stop14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$204
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/243:01 pmMKE - LAS
1 stop22h 04mFrontier
Sun 4/276:00 amLAS - MKE
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/147:54 pmMKE - BUR
1 stop17h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/178:36 pmBUR - MKE
1 stop20h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$210
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/62:45 pmMKE - SJC
1 stop6h 12mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/86:00 amSJC - MKE
1 stop10h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$214
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/137:54 pmMKE - RNO
1 stop14h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/209:19 amRNO - MKE
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$215
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/105:50 amMKE - OAK
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Wed 5/145:55 amOAK - MKE
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/153:48 pmMKE - ONT
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Sat 5/1712:59 amONT - MKE
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$218
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 4/287:48 pmMKE - SAN
1 stop13h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/116:25 amSAN - MKE
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$220

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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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to California that are best for you.

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Milwaukee

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Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 5/16

7:54 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/18

1:27 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$153

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 5/5

7:48 pm-9:02 am

1 stop15h 14m

Oakland

Thu 5/8

5:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$175

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 6/6

7:56 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/9

1:27 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$179

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/14

7:54 pm-6:51 am

1 stop12h 57m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

8:00 am-1:54 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$196

MilwaukeeLos Angeles

MKE - LAX

MKELAX

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 5/1

3:38 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 52m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

9:02 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$204

MilwaukeeLas Vegas

MKE - LAS

MKELAS

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 4/24

3:01 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop25h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$208

MilwaukeeBurbank

MKE - BUR

MKEBUR

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 5/14

7:54 pm-11:10 am

1 stop17h 16m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/17

8:36 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop20h 23m

$210

MilwaukeeSan Jose

MKE - SJC

MKESJC

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 5/6

2:45 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop6h 12m

San Jose

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$214

MilwaukeeReno

MKE - RNO

MKERNO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 5/13

7:54 pm-8:24 am

1 stop14h 30m

Reno

Tue 5/20

9:19 am-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$215

MilwaukeeOakland

MKE - OAK

MKEOAK

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 5/10

5:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Oakland

Wed 5/14

5:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$217

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Best time to book a flight 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Milwaukee to California, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,374 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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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.

  • How popular is this Milwaukee to California flight route?

    This flight path from Milwaukee-Mitchell to California was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $62 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $98 and Alaska Airlines from $108 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 Francisco or Milwaukee-Mitchell - San Diego when deciding on the best route from Milwaukee to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to California? While on average our users pay $127, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $40. The most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $137.

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 7 airlines flying from Milwaukee to California

Discover the top 7 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$259Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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