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$167 Find Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana) - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$335
Typical prices: $351-$400
American Airlines
Tue 9/1Sat 9/5
MKE - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$167
Typical prices: $143-$243
Southwest
Thu 9/10
MKE - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $335 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $292 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana (MKE-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Santa Ana

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:45 am - 5:00 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
8h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$335American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
1:18 pm - 8:12 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:35 am - 9:48 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
9h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$335American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 9:45 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:35 pm - 12:10 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$335Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5
Delta Logo
3:01 pm - 9:56 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 4:14 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$335Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 19
Delta Logo
12:51 pm - 6:37 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:10 am - 6:18 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
8h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$335Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 10:45 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:40 pm - 10:45 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$340Southwest
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 8:44 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:00 am - 5:09 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 09m1 stop Denver Intl
$347United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:50 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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8:13 am - 5:09 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$352United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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5:00 am - 6:23 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
15h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:13 pm - 10:57 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
13h 44m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$549Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 12:02 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
22h 09m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco
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3:13 pm - 2:55 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
21h 42m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$552Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Milwaukee to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, California departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Santa Ana, California from Milwaukee usually cost between $286 and $419 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $335 on American Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 5).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) is August, where tickets cost $326 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $701 and $633 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$167
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Milwaukee to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What is the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $167 for a one-way ticket and $335 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Milwaukee and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    On your way to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you’ll fly out from Milwaukee-Mitchell. You’ll be landing at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Milwaukee and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $491 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $292 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee and SNA 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Milwaukee up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Milwaukee to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee to John Wayne (Santa Ana). 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 Santa Ana? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4218 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

Three delays that got us home hours later than expected.

We were headed for Florida and anxious to get there. Everything was absolutely the best. This is our first time with Southwest and it’s now our go to airline. Best ever.

The plane was freezing. A few other customers mentioned how they can’t get their temperature right on their flights lately.

Alaska is a great airline, consistent, on time and friendly employees

My boarding passes were pulled from my Apple wallet and my 3 family members who were all sitting together in the same row all got put middle seats and were one of the last to board and barely were able to get our bags in the luggage bins.

I paid for the WiFi and it didn’t work during the whole flight

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

Food and entertainment not applicable - standard drinks and cinnamon cookies; crew did not do a song and dance for us so no entertainment. I like the slightly better leg room than American Airlines - at least it felt that way. Flight crew and atmosphere seemed more welcoming than American, too.

Alaska Airlines adds time to flight time to make up for late departures. Also Alaska Airlines destroyed my suitcase and I had to buy another suitcase for return flight. Very frustrating and not sure I would fly Alaska Airlines again.

At the Portland airport, Alaska Airlines has put in a system where you have to create your own bag tag, then put your own suitcase onto a scale to weigh it. The day we were there, the system was not working properly, and we kept on being told to go onto different lines so it took us approximately 45 minutes to check our bag in. I do not work for the airlines why am I subjected to doing this? How all these companies are shifting their work onto people who have paid good money for their products is crazy. And then the system that the customers are supposed to use don't work properly..

Comfortable seats. Nice service online. Short flight, so not a lot of time to enjoy.

The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

Pretty standard flight. Delta has a good selection of movies.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Despite being delayed, we would still give a high score for this flight experience. For the first time in quite some time we had excellent customer service throughout our entire round trip. The flight attendants were the most polite we have experienced in our last ten flights at least (non of which were Delta and include business class). The food offered was a better selection than most—we just didn’t have any of it. Overall, almost as good as flying used to be. Thank you to Delta.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

The flight was delayed by two de-icings. The seatbelt did not work correctly. It did not stay tight.

The seats on the aircraft are like sitting in a rock. During the boarding process they recognize Active Duty Military, why don’t they recognize Retired Military. I’ve always preferred Delta, this flight confirmed why I still prefer Delta.

It was literally one of the worst travel experiences ever. My flight got delayed by over an hour and there was no communication of this from the gate staff. I realized it by checking the screen periodically. Once on board the flight attendants continued to serve alcohol to a man who was clearly already drunk and that was making a bunch of commotion. Never again will I fly United!

All good except paid for wifi that did not work

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

How they treated my luggage was horrible. And foods are not edible… Flight attendants were not listening my request. Etc

My flight in Dallas had maintenance issues. Which caused us to missed our connecting flight in LA. We had to stay overnight in Los Angeles. American Airlines booked us a hotel. The hotel was the Holiday Inn. It was horrible. The whole hotel smelled like weed and there were people rambling all night long up and down the hallways. The carpets in the hallway and the room has stains. There was dirt on the floor. It was so nasty that I slept in my clothes.

Worst communication. Delayed boarding for two hours without a single announcement until hour 1 had passed - on time status showing until our flight was supposed to takeoff and the crew had already walked away. No one was boarding. Disgusting part of DFW overcrowded with no AC on a 97 degree day. Then the first app update is that we’d take off in 15 mins… but again no one had boarded a full flight. No announcement in the terminal so everyone is just crowded around a disgusting place with no info for over an hour which turned into two. This was an overfill flight and a disgrace to passenger decency all while likely just trying to fix their own issue of overbooking. The worst airline at the worst airport.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

There were several different delays but we ended up being delayed a total of 40 mins or so. It was annoying we had a gate change which made it take longer to leave DFW, and we had to check our carry on. Ugh

We were told we had no flights before our flight was continually delayed then cancelled.

On our return trip we were able to get on an earlier flight. American airlines made it so easy to do & at no cost!

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