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Find cheap flights from Milwaukee to Portland from $113

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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Portland (MKE-PDX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Portland 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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4:34 pm - 11:05 amMKE-PDX
20h 31m1 stop
3:57 pm - 2:47 pmPDX-MKE
20h 50m1 stop
$147Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
3:37 pm - 9:43 pmMKE-PDX
8h 06m1 stop
12:49 am - 8:43 amPDX-MKE
5h 54m1 stop
Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
9:34 am - 6:48 amMKE-PDX
23h 14m1 stop
12:48 am - 8:44 amPDX-MKE
5h 56m1 stop
$199Frontier
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Wed, May 22 - Tue, May 28
6:00 am - 1:15 pmMKE-PDX
9h 15m1 stop
12:50 am - 8:54 amPDX-MKE
6h 04m1 stop
$348Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 16
9:36 am - 11:40 pmMKE-PDX
16h 04m1 stop
12:48 am - 8:46 amPDX-MKE
5h 58m1 stop
$360Frontier
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Mon, Jul 15 - Sun, Jul 21
12:20 pm - 4:07 pmMKE-PDX
5h 47m1 stop
10:25 pm - 9:19 amPDX-MKE
8h 54m1 stop
$368Delta
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Tue, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 24
5:15 am - 9:38 amMKE-PDX
6h 23m1 stop
12:15 am - 10:15 amPDX-MKE
8h 00m1 stop
$438United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Thu, May 30
5:15 am - 9:49 amMKE-PDX
6h 34m1 stop
11:20 am - 10:19 pmPDX-MKE
8h 59m2 stops
$473United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 17
2:40 pm - 11:17 pmMKE-PDX
10h 37m1 stop
12:59 am - 11:32 amPDX-MKE
8h 33m1 stop
$488American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Sat, Jul 13
8:09 am - 7:06 pmMKE-PDX
12h 57m2 stops
12:59 am - 11:31 amPDX-MKE
8h 32m1 stop
$500American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 10

Flights from Milwaukee to Portland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee to Portland 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 Portland?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Portland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Milwaukee to Portland, 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 Portland is February, where tickets cost $345 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $666 and $622 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Milwaukee to Portland, 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 Portland, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 32 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Portland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Milwaukee to Portland found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $113. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $147 and Frontier from $199.

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January

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August

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$113
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Milwaukee to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to Portland 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 Portland

  • Are there fun activities to do at MKE?

    Suppose you have time to kill before your flight at MKE. If that is the case, you can visit the Gallery of Flight Aviation History Museum located at the airport’s landside between Concourses C and D. The museum offers an entertaining and informative display of memorabilia explaining the history of the airport.

  • What public transport options do I have to get to MKE?

    If you are getting to MKE via public transport, you can use buses, taxis, or trains. For instance, the MCTS GreenLine buses connect the airport to nearby towns such as downtown Milwaukee, UVM, and Bayshore Town Center. When you board a train to the airport, it will drop you at Milwaukee Airport Rail Station. A taxi from a nearby town will drop you at the taxi lane, opposite Baggage Claim 3.

  • Where can I get information at PDX?

    You can get assistance with whatever needs you may have at any of the information booths in the airport. The booths are located at the two main entrances of the airport. The airport staff are friendly, and always willing to help.

  • Is there a children’s play area in PDX?

    If you have landed in PDX with kids and are in no hurry to leave the airport, you can take advantage of the play areas in the airport. Both are located airside, one of them is at Concourse C near Gate C17, and the other one is at Concourse D, next to Gate D7.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Portland was $113 for a one-way ticket and $147 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Milwaukee airport is called Milwaukee-Mitchell and the only airport in Portland is Portland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Milwaukee to Portland?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Milwaukee to Portland?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milwaukee to Portland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $476 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 $452 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Portland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland 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 Portland?

    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 Portland with an airline and back to Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee and PDX 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 Portland?

    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 Portland 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 Portland

  • Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is a civil-military airport serving the Milwaukee region of Wisconsin. The airport is located 5.8 miles south of downtown Milwaukee. It serves as a hub for airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit, and Delta Air Lines. Portland Airport (PDX) is the main airport serving the Oregon area. Located 12 miles northeast of downtown Portland, PDX serves as a hub for Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Boutique Air, and Volaris.
  • On the day your flight is scheduled from MKE to PDX, it is in your best interest to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before take-off. Arriving this early allows you enough time to go through MKE’s mandatory and time-consuming security checks without the risk of missing your flight.
  • MKE has a USO lounge which is freely accessible to active members of the US military and members of their families. The lounge is located Landside at the entrance of Concourse D. It offers comfortable couches with complimentary snacks, bites, and a TV.
  • If you are traveling with an infant, you would be delighted to learn that PDX is baby-friendly. The airport has nursing rooms at the airside section of the airport near Caper’s Café, and next to Gate D2. The rooms are well-equipped to provide the comfort and privacy required.
  • In case you are heavy-laden with luggage, PDX provides baggage carts to help you move your bags from one point to another. Moreover, if you wish to leave your luggage within the airport, Luggage Services and Logistics provides lockers for safekeeping. The lockers can be found at the north end of the baggage claim, past carousel 10.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Milwaukee to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee to Portland. 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
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Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024ATL - ATW
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Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

I paid for WiFi, but it (WiFi) was very very slow, will never take again! Impossible open Utube 😤😤😤

I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

The boarding attendant was slightly rude when I asked about checking our stroller. Made me feel like I was bothering her.

My wife and I are both handicapped and at boarding they upgraded us to a seat closer to the front rather than all the way towards the back. Much appreciated.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries. They dont really bother you about carry-on size, I brought a descent sized backpack and they didnt even check.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

Flight was canceled with little warning. Flight was rebooked through Ontario, California and connecting flight was delayed by over three hours. Frontier is living up to their Greyhound of the skies reputation for sure.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

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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 Portland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/26Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 11mMKE-PDX
$113
6/17Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 29mMKE-PDX
$116
8/5Mon
1 stopFrontier
23h 34mMKE-PDX
$120
5/13Mon
1 stopFrontier
16h 33mMKE-PDX
$135
6/17Mon
2 stops
30h 42mMKE-PDX
$136
10/1Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 16mMKE-PDX
$174
5/25Sat
1 stopDelta
8h 09mMKE-PDX
$194
5/24Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 50mMKE-PDX
$214
8/19Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 32mMKE-PDX
$280
5/13Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 02mMKE-PDX
$323

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Last minute flights from Milwaukee to Portland

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 Portland that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stopFrontier
21h 20mMKE-PDX
5/14Tue
multi-stopFrontier
7h 57mPDX-MKE
$245
5/8Wed
multi-stop
21h 20mMKE-PDX
5/15Wed
multi-stop
8h 21mPDX-MKE
$254
5/8Wed
multi-stop
45h 14mMKE-PDX
5/15Wed
multi-stop
8h 21mPDX-MKE
$460
5/7Tue
multi-stop
20h 28mMKE-PDX
5/9Thu
multi-stop
14h 52mPDX-MKE
$488
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 33mMKE-PDX
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 46mPDX-MKE
$643
5/8Wed
multi-stop
45h 14mMKE-PDX
5/15Wed
multi-stop
22h 21mPDX-MKE
$684
5/8Wed
multi-stop
45h 14mMKE-PDX
5/15Wed
multi-stop
33h 17mPDX-MKE
$688
5/7Tue
multi-stop
31h 53mMKE-PDX
5/9Thu
multi-stop
14h 52mPDX-MKE
$870
5/7Tue
multi-stop
31h 53mMKE-PDX
5/9Thu
multi-stop
21h 09mPDX-MKE
$893
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 17mMKE-PDX
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 57mPDX-MKE
$989

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Milwaukee (MKE)United States

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