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$91+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Salinas, CA, CA

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MKE — SFO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
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The best prices from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Salinas are usually found in September or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$281
(Delta)

One-way from

$91
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

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September

Average price

$419
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 8/85:00 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Wed 8/1311:45 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/3$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 6/14:22 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Thu 7/316:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/72:58 pmMKE - SFO
2 stops18h 44mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/92:39 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop21h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 4/275:08 amMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/306:00 amSFO - MKE
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$300
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 6/66:30 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 20mSun Country Air
Sat 7/2611:59 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop15h 30mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/3$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/511:25 amMKE - SFO
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Thu 4/102:55 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$323
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/292:37 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/111:15 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$371
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/43:52 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/96:00 pmSFO - MKE
2 stops17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$387

Find flights from Milwaukee to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee to Salinas 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 March 4, 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 4/24

7:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

12:47 am-8:29 am

1 stop5h 42m

$281

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 5/20

11:23 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

11:49 pm-9:22 am

1 stop7h 33m

$300

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/22

4:22 pm-12:33 am

1 stop10h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$322

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 4/5

11:25 am-8:25 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

2:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$323

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 4/2

2:58 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

12:15 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$324

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 5/17

2:38 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

11:15 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 07m

$341

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 6/12

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

11:59 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$365

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/4

3:52 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop31h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

6:00 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops17h 23m

$387

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 4/1

6:37 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$91

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 3/26

3:02 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$111

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Travel insights for flights from Milwaukee to Salinas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Salinas. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Milwaukee to Salinas is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Milwaukee to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

When flying from Milwaukee to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Milwaukee to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milwaukee to Salinas flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Salinas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated March 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Milwaukee to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,562 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,330 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milwaukee to Salinas. 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 Salinas?

    Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Milwaukee-Mitchell; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Milwaukee airport to Salinas. 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 Salinas one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. United Airlines flights start at $111 while deals on Delta start at $129 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to Salinas 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 Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Milwaukee to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 Salinas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to Salinas. 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 March 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$109Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$313Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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