Milwaukee to San Diego (MKE–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,736 mi airlines 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1478
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1528
WN Southwest
B38M
3:32 PM
CDT
5:53 PM
PDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2148
WN Southwest
73H
5:26 PM
CDT
7:23 PM
PDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3400
WN Southwest
73H
6:45 AM
PDT T1
12:45 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN240
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
PDT T1
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4095
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
PDT T1
10:20 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Milwaukee to San Diego
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,736 mi 3h 57m nonstop -2h behind 47 1-stop hubs

MKE–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,736 miles in approximately 3h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 73H, 7M8, B38M 3h57-4h21 31%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to SAN.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,656
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKE → SAN
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MKE→SAN ORD→SAN MDW→SAN
Distance from MKE 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11 3
Weekly flights 9 190 48
Flight time 3h 57m 3h 41m 3h 36m
Departure OTP 31%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m to 4h 21m.

MKE–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Flight time3h 57m to 4h 21m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 57m to 4h 21m. The route covers 1,736 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from MKE to SAN. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLN, RNO, ICT, DAY, EGE, OMA, OGD, IND, MSY, JAC, CMH, APC, IAD, MCI, ELP, RDU, TEB, PBI, PVR, APF, SLC, AUS, MSP, IAH, ATL, DTW, ORD, PHX, LAS, JFK, PHL, DEN, MDW, DFW, BNA, STL, DAL, BWI, CLT, MCO, SEA, MIA, EWR, TPA, BOS, FLL and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MKE to SAN

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to SAN ranges from 3 hours 57 minutes to 4 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,793 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).