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Cheapest round-trip
$335
Typical prices: $376-$457
Southwest
Tue 9/1Sat 9/5
SNA - MKE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$162
Typical prices: $135-$604
Delta
Sat 9/5
SNA - MKE • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $409 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Milwaukee (SNA-MKE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Milwaukee 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Milwaukee

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:45 am - 2:20 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:40 am - 4:50 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$335Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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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
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2:40 pm - 8:44 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 04m1 stop Denver Intl
$340United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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12:14 pm - 9:48 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:03 am - 10:36 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$340American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 10
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2:29 pm - 10:57 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:18 pm - 8:12 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$340American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:45 am - 4:40 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:00 pm - 8:50 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
5h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$340Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 5:25 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
8h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:20 pm - 7:11 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$345United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15
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2:00 pm - 11:53 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:59 pm - 8:23 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$347Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
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2:00 pm - 11:53 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:45 pm - 6:29 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$347Delta
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:13 pm - 11:07 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
13h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:03 am - 4:45 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$518Alaska Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25
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5:35 pm - 11:07 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
15h 32m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:03 am - 4:45 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$518Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Milwaukee flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Milwaukee from Santa Ana, California usually cost between $416 and $617 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $335 on Southwest (Sep 1-Sep 5).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Milwaukee, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Milwaukee is February, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $597 and $596 respectively.

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January

Cheapest flight

$162
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Milwaukee

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Milwaukee was $162 for a one-way ticket and $335 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Milwaukee. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Milwaukee are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $473 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $407 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Milwaukee.

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

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

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

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

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Milwaukee

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Milwaukee? 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
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

6.0 GoodGordon, Jul 2026
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Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

Great job Southwest! My family doesn't fly often but we felt safe the whole time.

Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

The 700 model seating is too tight both seat size & leg room

Flight team was great and we even arrived ahead of plan!

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Wifi did not work and they only served water, coffee, or tea.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

Flight and seats were great. Food service was average at best. The real main problem we had is that we got cheeseburgers for the kids but the plates was extremely hot. Like ridiculously hot and the stewardess never said anything. Luckily or unluckily my wife touched the plate and was able to deal with it before the kids got burned.

Flight was late, the only reason I almost missed my flight was that my connection was also late.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Deplaning was delayed because of Jetbridge equipment issues in MKE, causing an issue on an otherwise great flight.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

The wi-fi was awful. I paid $8 each way and got little , except frustration. .

The WiFi didn’t work entire flight, couldn’t watch a movie. The recline button didn’t work

The flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was great the staff absolutely amazing. After that EVERYTHING WENT DOWN HILL!!! ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! WILL NOT FLY THIS AIRLINE AGAIN

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

there are no options s for snack besides cookies would ve nice to have a salty option n

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

I didn't like that my paid for seat was changed 2 hours before my flight.

The gate changed over 6 times in the 4 hours before this flight having us walking all over and back again. The agent told me that the American app and the airport monitors are not reliable and I should Google the flight number for accurate flight information! Shocking tip but the gate still kept changing anyway and then the flight was delayed an hour because of another maintenance issue. Not a great experience.

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