Are direct flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more stops can often be less expensive, especially if you are willing to spend more time traveling. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience.

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Today’s best flight deals from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

2026-11-03 – 2026-11-18
MKE - Los Angeles
68% AI deal score
$390
$374
Round trip
2026-11-03 – 2026-11-09
MKE - Los Angeles
70% AI deal score
$434
$377
Round trip
2026-10-20 – 2026-11-18
MKE - Los Angeles
49% AI deal score
$319
$379
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2026-10-20 – 2026-11-09
MKE - Los Angeles
48% AI deal score
$319
$382
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-18
MKE - Los Angeles
67% AI deal score
$398
$388
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-09
MKE - Los Angeles
70% AI deal score
$454
$391
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-12
MKE - Los Angeles
69% AI deal score
$417
$393
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2026-10-20 – 2026-11-12
MKE - Los Angeles
49% AI deal score
$319
$398
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2026-11-14 – 2026-11-24
MKE - Los Angeles
71% AI deal score
$407
$410
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-24
MKE - Los Angeles
70% AI deal score
$381
$410
Round trip

Milwaukee to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Fares for cheap flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles typically range from $325–$865, with a median of $454. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is September, with a median fare of $241. Following closely are August, with a median of $280, and January, with a median of $285.

A typical journey from Milwaukee to Los Angeles takes 8h 31m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

The route from Milwaukee to Los Angeles covers a distance of 2821 km, classifying it as a medium-haul journey. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Regular price: $318 - $488

Prices for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles is $318 to $488. The current lowest deal is $323 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 17.

now $323

Low $318

High $488

The cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from MKE to LAX is September, with a median price of $241. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $762. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $241

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $762

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$463

$452

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$446

$404

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$341

$403

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$291

$376

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$367

$377

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$364

$376

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

7 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 27

$600 → $459

23%

5 nights

Mar 10 - Mar 15

$600 → $536

11%

4 nights

Mar 3 - Mar 7

$504 → $465

8 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 18

$424 → $386

Popular Airports to fly from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Milwaukee - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Milwaukee to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $323.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $241 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 31m

Flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles typically involve one stopover, lasting 8h 31m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is primarily served by connecting flights; direct options are not available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Sun Country Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Sun Country Airlines was found for $323 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Milwaukee main airports to depart from

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Cheapest

Fly from Milwaukee General Mitchell International for convenient departures to Los Angeles.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering many flight options from Milwaukee.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$321

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$374

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

43% AI deal score

$2,536

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several weeks or months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide the optimal booking moment. Last-minute deals are less common but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover additional flight options or different pricing. While it may require extra travel time to and from these airports, the potential savings could make it worthwhile. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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Milwaukee to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Milwaukee to Los Angeles takes 8h 31m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

How much is a round trip from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Regular price: $318 - $488

Prices for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles is $318 to $488. The current lowest deal is $323 with Sun Country Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 17.

now $323

Low $318

High $488

The cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

September

Cheapest

Flights from $241

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $762

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$463

$452

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$446

$404

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$341

$403

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

$291

$376

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$367

$377

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - Los Angeles

Milwaukee (MKE) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$364

$376

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

7 nights

Mar 20 - Mar 27

$600 → $459

23%

5 nights

Mar 10 - Mar 15

$600 → $536

11%

4 nights

Mar 3 - Mar 7

$504 → $465

8 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 18

$424 → $386

Popular Airports to fly from Milwaukee to Los Angeles