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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Milwaukee to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 10:20 am and lands at 2:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:30 pm and lands at 5:55 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 25m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Milwaukee to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to San Diego takes 4h 25m, covering 1,735 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to San Diego range from $330 to $519, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $402 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $562 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $350 to $1,406. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Milwaukee to San Diego are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $221.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Flights from Milwaukee to San Diego usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from Milwaukee to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Milwaukee to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $364 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $103.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Milwaukee and San Diego.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 59m, compared with 6h 14m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 15m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

San Diego is 2 hours behind Milwaukee (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Milwaukee to San Diego flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

One choice for travelers is to take the Line 992 bus operated by San Diego Metro Transit, which can take you from the airport to the downtown area in around 15min. If you would prefer to travel in a taxi on this route, you should expect a trip time of around 5 minutes.

Every one of the rental car companies that operate at this airport do so at an offsite consolidated rental car facility. To access this facility after a flight, make your way to the ground transportation centers at each terminal building and then board one of the complimentary shuttle buses that run 24 hours a day from the airport terminals to the center.

Passengers arriving at Terminal One should exit the baggage claim area and then utilize the pedestrian crosswalk to access the ground transportation center. Passengers arriving at Terminal Two should exit the baggage claim and then make their way across the crosswalk to the transportation plaza. All rideshare vehicles pick up on the second lane from the right.

One of the best choices that sits right across N. Harbor Dr. from the terminal buildings is the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina offers a complimentary shuttle from the airport to the hotel.