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Find cheap flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco from $120

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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to San Francisco (MKE-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:58 pm - 9:44 amMKE-SFO
16h 46m1 stop
7:01 pm - 10:56 amSFO-MKE
13h 55m1 stop
$150Frontier
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金, 5月 10 - 火, 5月 14
4:35 pm - 1:28 pmMKE-SFO
22h 53m1 stop
7:01 pm - 10:56 amSFO-MKE
13h 55m1 stop
$152Frontier
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金, 5月 10 - 火, 5月 14
12:44 pm - 7:36 pmMKE-SFO
8h 52m1 stop
5:20 am - 5:46 pmSFO-MKE
10h 26m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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水, 7月 3 - 月, 7月 8
8:21 am - 2:24 pmMKE-SFO
8h 03m1 stop
1:47 pm - 11:22 pmSFO-MKE
7h 35m1 stop
$238American Airlines
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火, 9月 10 - 火, 9月 24
5:00 pm - 11:44 pmMKE-SFO
8h 44m1 stop
12:25 am - 11:13 amSFO-MKE
8h 48m1 stop
$240Delta
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木, 8月 8 - 日, 8月 11
7:05 am - 1:32 pmMKE-SFO
8h 27m1 stop
12:25 am - 11:13 amSFO-MKE
8h 48m1 stop
$269Delta
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火, 8月 6 - 水, 8月 14
6:20 pm - 8:07 amMKE-SFO
15h 47m1 stop
4:20 pm - 5:27 pmSFO-MKE
23h 07m1 stop
$300Sun Country Air
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日, 6月 30 - 木, 7月 4
6:21 pm - 10:52 pmMKE-SFO
6h 31m1 stop
11:59 pm - 5:36 pmSFO-MKE
15h 37m1 stop
$302Sun Country Air
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日, 6月 9 - 木, 6月 13
5:21 pm - 12:03 amMKE-SFO
8h 42m1 stop
5:20 am - 4:35 pmSFO-MKE
9h 15m1 stop
$321United Airlines
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木, 5月 30 - 日, 6月 2
5:15 am - 10:04 amMKE-SFO
6h 49m1 stop
12:09 am - 10:17 amSFO-MKE
8h 08m1 stop
$331United Airlines
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水, 5月 8 - 土, 5月 18

Flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Milwaukee, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $335 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $541 and $480 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on American Airlines ($120) and Sun Country Air ($135). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($150) and American Airlines ($237).

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Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$120
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco

  • Is there an art program at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    As you walk through the terminals on your arrival, spare time and experience the airport’s diverse exhibitions on scientific, art, and cultural topics from various sources. Also, you can take a self-guided tour using the iPad kiosks in Terminals 2 and 3 and appreciate the hidden gems at this property.

  • Does SFO have a spa?

    If you arrive at SFO fatigued after a long haul from MKE, you can get some therapy in one of the spas at this facility to relax your emotions and calm your nerves. Walk into the XpresSpa in Terminal 3 (Near Gates 80 - 90) and enjoy a massage, a facial, or a pedicure.

  • Are there car rentals at San Francisco International Airport?

    Nothing beats the convenience of exploring the city of San Francisco in a car. You can locate counters for numerous car rental agencies after the baggage claim. A free AirTrain Blue shuttle leaves every 5-15min from the terminals to the pick-up garage along McDonnell Road. It might be best if you booked in advance to get cheaper rates.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at SFO upon arrival?

    Passengers with disabilities or limited mobility will have their needs catered to when they land at SFO. The facility has wheelchair-accessible amenities such as toilets. In addition, various airlines, in collaboration with the airport, provide trained agents to aid their movements through the customs and security desks after deplaning.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco was $120 for a one-way ticket and $150 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Milwaukee and San Francisco?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Milwaukee-Mitchell. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Milwaukee and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Milwaukee?

    Minneapolis is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Milwaukee to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $376 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $153 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Milwaukee is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Milwaukee to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Milwaukee up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MKE to San Francisco

  • Suppose you intend to fly with Delta Airlines from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco; you’ll be glad to learn that the carrier runs its hub at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). If you’re traveling aboard this carrier, you’ll arrive at SFO via Terminal 2. You’ll find the Centurion Lounge in Concourse D and enjoy priority clearance under the fast lane program.
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport features a two-level Main Terminal consisting of Concourses C and D and a small International Arrivals Terminal. Inter-terminal movement is facilitated by free shuttle buses, which also connect the parking lots. American Airlines utilizes Concourse D, gates D52, D54 - D56.
  • Religious souls keen to have a private session with their maker before flying to SFO will be glad to note that the facility offers a meditation room. Escape to this sacred oasis if you’re looking for a quiet and tranquil location for thought, reflection, and prayer before departure. You can locate this suite on the daily parking moving walkway on level 3 of the parking lot.
  • With hourly and daily parking options, those looking to drop off their cars at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport before their voyage to SFO won’t have a problem finding a space. As SFO is more than 5h flight away from MKE, consider a daily parking lot. You’ll find room on every floor of the parking garage.
  • MKE provides essential family amenities, including lactating suites for mothers and the littlest family members to enjoy. The establishment teamed up with Mamava to install lactation rooms in the Main Terminal and Concourse C. The spaces are clean and quiet and offer privacy when pumping or breastfeeding. Still, they feature mirrors, comfortable chairs, and power outlets.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Milwaukee to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Milwaukee to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11094 reviews
7.9comfort
8.6crew
8.2boarding
8.0entertainment
7.5food
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I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

8.0 ExcellentCarisa, Mar 2024DFW - LAX
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I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

Delays, excuses, delays, and more delays. This company is BROKEN.

Horrible. Delayed on both planes several times. No attempt to fix it

I contacted both carriers months beforehand to change the cabin (booked in April) but to no avail (united asked to contact Swiss since it was their equipment, Swiss told me to reach out to united). So yeah… My seat was pretty worn down, legroom on 27K was more than enough, but still economy seating so, getting to know your neighbours was easy. According to ground staff, the flight was massively overbooked- and this showed. I ordered a gluten free meal beforehand (which was honoured) but for breakfast got a bread roll and croissant 🤷🏼‍♂️ The connection itself is great. Leaving SFO late PM to arrive at ZRH in the afternoon makes it easier to get re adjusted again. However, and since I’ve flown this connection a couple of times in the past, I will rather deal with one carrier only and include a layover on the east coast.

United requires seat selection in order for those booking together to stay together.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

A flight attendant appeared to not be in a good mood that served us; felt she was being short. Overhead announcements were very loud compared to other airlines and the message was not friendly and was a little confusing. This flight was particularly over all was not satisfying compared to previous Sun Country flights.

Airlines should have to add their fees to their fares

I am upset with the hidden fees for bringing on an overhead carryon onto flight and also having to pay for my seat selection. This should all be part of the original price of the ticket. Very poor customer service

Sun country Wi-Fi was not working. Flight was overbooked by two people. Had to pay extra for carryons day before flight and I don’t like hidden fees like that.

WiFi did not work. Woman flight attendant in the rear of the plane was moody.

Flight delayed over 3 hrs due to unexplained issue. No text message to notify.

Well we did not realize at first it was a ground transfer, but we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Our driver was awesome and the ride was wonderful. A bathroom on board would have been nice, but at least we were warned that there wasn't one so we went ahead of time.

We were on a fairly long flight and they offered nothing for a snack (unless you paid) and then quickly gave you a drink and were never to be seen again. I would have loved a refill on my water but that was not an option. The flight attendants were standing on ther phone when we boarded and left and never even greeted us. Any other flight I have been on they would have welcomed us on the plane and again greeted us as we got off. Our landline transfer from MSP to Rochester on the other hand was FANTASTIC! We would highly recommend!

Took forever to get the plane loaded and unloaded. Longest I have ever had. I was in the middle of the plane and it almost took a hour after landing to get off of the plane.

Our flight was delayed and there was no communication at the airport.

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

Left Denver late, then sat on tarmac 30 min after arrival

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Milwaukee to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/25
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 27mMKE-SFO
$120
6/2
1 stopSun Country Air
15h 21mMKE-SFO
$135
5/26
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 35mMKE-SFO
$158
7/6
1 stopDelta
8h 38mMKE-SFO
$179
5/12
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 24mMKE-SFO
$224
5/25
2 stops
15h 26mMKE-SFO
$245
4/30
1 stopDelta
10h 14mMKE-SFO
$259
6/24
2 stops
19h 02mMKE-SFO
$326
9/1
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
13h 08mMKE-SFO
$328
7/15
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
22h 02mMKE-SFO
$338

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Last minute flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Milwaukee to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24
multi-stopFrontier
14h 02mMKE-SFO
4/25
multi-stopFrontier
12h 51mSFO-MKE
$297
4/24
multi-stop
9h 32mMKE-SFO
4/26
multi-stop
7h 48mSFO-MKE
$593
4/23
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 40mMKE-SFO
4/27
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 55mSFO-MKE
$613
4/22
multi-stopDelta
7h 10mMKE-SFO
4/26
multi-stopDelta
7h 18mSFO-MKE
$616
4/22
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 27mMKE-SFO
4/27
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 05mSFO-MKE
$619
4/23
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 34mMKE-SFO
4/24
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 08mSFO-MKE
$714
4/24
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 19mMKE-SFO
4/25
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 08mSFO-MKE
$743
4/24
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 28mMKE-SFO
4/26
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
21h 52mSFO-MKE
$968
4/20
multi-stopDelta
7h 45mMKE-SFO
4/24
multi-stopDelta
6h 29mSFO-MKE
$1,110
4/22
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 28mMKE-SFO
4/27
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 58mSFO-MKE
$1,148

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Milwaukee - San Francisco Flights

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Milwaukee (MKE)United States

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