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

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1,736 mi airlines 9/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Milwaukee
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,736 mi 3h 55m nonstop +2h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

SAN–MKE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,736 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 9 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h55-4h 86%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
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, SAN to MKE 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 SAN to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,654
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
82%
Return
MKE → SAN
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
90%
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 LAX→MKE
Distance from SAN 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 19m
Departure OTP 86%
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 3h 55m to 4h 0m.

SAN–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance1,736 mi / 2,793 km
Flight time3h 55m to 4h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
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 approximately 3h 55m to 4h. The route covers 1,736 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MKE. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBA, SCF, HDN, BZN, EGE, OMA, OAK, LAX, CMH, RNO, OKC, JAC, TEB, BED, IAD, PVR, APF, PBI, CHS, STL, SLC, ATL, MSP, IAH, CLT, DCA, BNA, DFW, MCO, BOS, DEN, ORD, PHX, LAS, JFK, MDW, BWI, DAL, DTW, PHL, AUS, TPA, EWR, MCI, MIA, SEA, IND and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MKE ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 0 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

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).