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

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WN1478
WN Southwest
B38M
2:25 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
PDT
4h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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WN4095
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
PDT T1
4:15 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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UA3782
UA United
7M8
1:30 PM
PDT T2
7:25 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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Milwaukee to San Diego
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,736 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind 88 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 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MKE Routes SAN Routes MKE Live Flights SAN Live Flights MKE Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

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 4 B38M 4h20 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,565
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.
Alternatives

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 17 6
Weekly flights 4 330 28
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 8m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights · Chicago (MDW) to San Diego flights · South Bend (SBN) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

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 4h 20m.
Facts

MKE–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 6 return
1-stop connections88 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,736 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MKE to SAN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, TUL, SLN, STP, VNY, PWK, SCF, SAF, APA, JAC, DAY, OMA, BJC, EGE, FTW, MKC, BKG, BUR, SDF, MSY, SBN, LAX, APC, IND, AVL, CMH, SBA, RNO, BZN, OKC, HOU, MRY, SJC, RYY, ICT, OGD, CHS, YYZ, SAT, SFO, ELP, SNA, RIC, PIT, SRQ, MCI, ORL, HPN, PVR, SSI, FXE, RDU, TEB, IAD, BED, SUA, YYC, APF, OPF, PBI, FLL, MIA, SLC, AUS, BNA, PHX, DTW, OGG, MSP, MDW, ORD, JFK, SEA, ATL, DFW, DEN, IAH, LAS, PHL, TPA, BWI, STL, MCO, CLT, BOS, DAL, EWR 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, MDW and SBN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to SAN ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,793 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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