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

SAN Airport Page →
1,736 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 35m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3516
WN Southwest
737
10:35 AM
PDT T1
4:35 PM
CDT
4h
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2806
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
PDT T1
7:25 PM
CDT
4h 5m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3075
WN Southwest
B38M
1:35 PM
PDT T1
7:35 PM
CDT
4h
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3396
WN Southwest
7M8
5:35 PM
PDT T1
11:35 PM
CDT
4h
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1096
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
PDT T1
11:40 PM
CDT
4h
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1431
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2183
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
2:59 PM
PDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2791
WN Southwest
7M8
2:00 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2956
WN Southwest
7M8
2:30 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 21m AAASBA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Milwaukee flights
DEN Denver 5h 40m ACASCM UAWN Denver (DEN) to Milwaukee flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 41m ASDLF9 EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Milwaukee flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 50m AFDLKE AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Milwaukee flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 4m AFASDL DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Milwaukee flights
ORD Chicago 6h 8m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Milwaukee flights
MDW Chicago 6h 15m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Milwaukee flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 31m AAASAY AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Milwaukee flights
DAL Dallas 6h 42m WN EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Milwaukee flights
DTW Detroit 6h 43m AFDLKL AMDLEJM Detroit (DTW) to Milwaukee flights
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San Diego to Milwaukee
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,736 mi 4h nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–MKE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,736 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 4h-4h05 91%
UA United Airlines 1 91% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 0 91% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 89%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 11%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to MKE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,545
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
SAN → MKE
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
70%
Return
MKE → SAN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric SAN→MKE LGB→MKE LAX→MKE
Distance from SAN 93 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 6
Weekly flights 8 1 1
Flight time 4h 3h 30m 3h 8m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.

SAN–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,736 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SAN to MKE: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MKE to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB and LAX. 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 SAN to MKE

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MKE is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,793 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB) and Los Angeles (LAX).