What percentage of Milwaukee to San Diego flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from Milwaukee to San Diego are not available. Across the trailing 90 days, 0% of flights on this route were direct. Travelers typically experience flights with an average of 2 stopovers when connecting between these two cities.

How long is the flight from Milwaukee to San Diego?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Milwaukee to San Diego is typically 4 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 2793 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct routes.

Should I set a price alert for Milwaukee to San Diego flights?

Historically, prices for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego are classified as frequent in terms of price fluctuations. This suggests that deals appear regularly for this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture favorable pricing trends as they emerge across the trailing 30 days.

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Milwaukee to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego

A typical journey from Milwaukee to San Diego takes about 18h 15m, including connections. This longer duration reflects that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop. Given the distance, planning for a full travel day is advisable.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Milwaukee to San Diego, prices right now are near the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $343–$771, with a median of $612. Currently, only 4% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to San Diego? You'll find the lowest median fares in June, at around $272. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $329, and October, where prices average $333. Focusing your travel plans on these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries from Milwaukee to San Diego are connecting flights. There are no direct flights from Milwaukee to San Diego, meaning all journeys will involve at least one stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2, so you should expect multiple legs to your trip.

The route from Milwaukee to San Diego covers a distance of 2793 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive fares if you monitor prices regularly.

How much is a round trip from Milwaukee to San Diego

Regular price: $270 - $413

Prices for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego is typically between $270 and $413. The current lowest deal is $197 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Sep 26-Oct 25.

now $197

Low $270

High $413

The cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from MKE to SAN is June, with a median price of $272. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $772. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $272

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $772

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Milwaukee to San Diego

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Milwaukee to San Diego

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$419

$339

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$419

$362

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$417

$362

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$329

$339

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$329

$339

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$413

$306

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$489 → $272

44%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$481 → $305

37%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$473 → $315

33%

7 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 24

$458 → $302

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Milwaukee to San Diego

Milwaukee - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego are near the typical level at $612.

📅 Best time to fly

The cheapest month to fly is June

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to San Diego, with a median price of $272.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 15m

Flights from Milwaukee to San Diego typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 18h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered recent deals for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego at $197.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Milwaukee main airports to depart from

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Cheapest

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is a good option for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego.

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

💸 Flights from ~$240

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient choice for direct flights to San Diego.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an extremely close alternative for Mexico-bound travelers via CBX, but requires a valid passport and CBX fee.

📍 ~30 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$591

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego are found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $247. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $290. Prices tend to be higher further out, for example, flights booked 60+ days in advance have an average price of $649. This trend is based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Milwaukee to San Diego is considered to be $343 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $612. Prices can go up to $771 or more for the higher end of fares.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to San Diego, with a median price of $272. January and October also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $329 and $333 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $612, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Milwaukee to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Milwaukee to San Diego

Regular price: $270 - $413

Prices for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego is typically between $270 and $413. The current lowest deal is $197 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Sep 26-Oct 25.

now $197

Low $270

High $413

The cheapest time to fly from Milwaukee to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from MKE to SAN is June, with a median price of $272. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $772. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $272

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $772

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Milwaukee to San Diego

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Milwaukee to San Diego

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$419

$339

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$419

$362

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$417

$362

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$329

$339

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$329

$339

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MKE - San Diego

Milwaukee (MKE) - San Diego (SAN)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$413

$306

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Milwaukee to San Diego

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$489 → $272

44%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$481 → $305

37%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$473 → $315

33%

7 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 24

$458 → $302

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Milwaukee to San Diego