Cheap flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $295
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Tue, Jun 16
The cheapest round-trip flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is currently $295
Cheapest one-way flight $125
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is currently $125
Last-minute weekend getaway $346
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Milwaukee to San Francisco is currently $346
Cheapest business class flights $528
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Fri, Jul 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is currently $528
Fastest flight 6 hr 5 min The fastest flight with stops from Milwaukee to San Francisco takes 6 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $210–400
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $300–590

Popular airlines from Milwaukee to San Francisco

  • United
    from $439
    Typical price: $280–640
    785 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $342
    Typical price: $300–650
    378 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $342
    Typical price: $295–730
    345 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $342
    Typical price: $280–660
    261 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $501
    Typical price: $395–910
    36 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - SFO Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $643
    Typical price: $730–1,800
    20 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 1 hr 15 min 73 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 1 hr 46 min 87 mi
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
    Madison United States 1 hr 17 min 72 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $210 to $400.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $295. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $439, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $342, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $342, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $342, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $501, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $643, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco starts at $295 from Mon, Jun 8 to Tue, Jun 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $125 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.
6 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Milwaukee to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Milwaukee to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Milwaukee to San Francisco.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 785 connecting flights per week. United flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco are:
  • Southwest offers 378 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 345 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 261 connecting flights per week. American flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 36 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • JetBlue offers 20 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Milwaukee and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $295. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $125.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $439, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $342, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $342, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $342, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $501, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco is $643, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 18.
No airline flies direct from Milwaukee to San Francisco.
  • There are 785 United connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 378 Southwest connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 345 Delta connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 261 American connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 36 Alaska connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 JetBlue connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Milwaukee and San Francisco at price $346 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Milwaukee to San Francisco.
  • There are 785 United connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 378 Southwest connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 345 Delta connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 261 American connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 36 Alaska connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 JetBlue connecting flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Milwaukee and San Francisco start at $528 from Sat, Jul 4 to Fri, Jul 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Milwaukee and San Francisco start at $295 from Mon, Jun 8 to Tue, Jun 16.
To book business class trips from Milwaukee to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Milwaukee and San Francisco starts at $346 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Milwaukee and San Francisco at price $346 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Milwaukee to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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