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$92+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco (MKE - SFO)

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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — SFO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
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The best prices from Milwaukee-Mitchell to San Francisco are usually found in September or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Delta)

One-way from

$97
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$321
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 6/251:05 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Fri 7/1111:45 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/21$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
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/164:55 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/197:50 amSFO - MKE
2 stops8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$283
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:15 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Wed 4/2312:35 pmSFO - MKE
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$304
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/62:59 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/134:49 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$311
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/72:44 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop9h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/115:59 pmSFO - MKE
1 stop17h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$341
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 7/176:30 pmMKE - SFO
1 stop15h 38mSun Country Air
Sun 7/209:05 amSFO - MKE
1 stop6h 24mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/21$405

Find flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco 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 21, 2025.

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MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/25

2:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

12:47 am-8:29 am

1 stop5h 42m

$281

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 8/1

5:15 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

12:24 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 48m

$282

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 4/16

4:55 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

7:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$283

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 4/8

6:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

12:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$304

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 4/6

2:59 pm-7:42 am

1 stop18h 43m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

7:35 am-6:53 pm

2 stops33h 18m

$312

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 3/7

2:44 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

5:59 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$341

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/17

6:30 pm-8:08 am

1 stop15h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

9:05 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$405

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 3/20

10:32 am-12:43 am

1 stop16h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

7:55 pm-9:32 am

1 stop11h 37m

$420

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 3/27

10:32 am-1:33 pm

1 stop29h 01m

$92

MilwaukeeSan Francisco

MKE - SFO

MKESFO

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 4/19

1:16 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$119

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Milwaukee-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milwaukee to San Francisco 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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Milwaukee to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. 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
4,401 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($281), United Airlines ($282), and American Airlines ($283) offers the cheapest pricing from Milwaukee to San Francisco. Delta is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Milwaukee to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco are Frontier ($97), American Airlines ($119), and Delta ($129).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$109Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$313Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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