San Francisco to Milwaukee (SFO–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 46m ACAFAM → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Milwaukee flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 48m ACASAZ → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Milwaukee flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 55m AFDLSY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Milwaukee flights
DEN Denver 5h 57m ACAVEK → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Milwaukee flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 15m AAACAZ → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Milwaukee flights
ORD Chicago 6h 21m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Milwaukee flights
SAN San Diego 6h 40m ACASAZ → WN San Diego (SAN) to Milwaukee flights
DTW Detroit 6h 41m AFDLKE → AMDLEJM Detroit (DTW) to Milwaukee flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 54m AAACASP → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Milwaukee flights
BNA Nashville 7h 12m UAVAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Milwaukee flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,841 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and MKE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SFO Routes MKE Routes SFO Live Flights MKE Live Flights SFO Delays MKE Delays
All flights from Milwaukee (MKE) Milwaukee to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SLC ~5h 46m LAS ~5h 48m MSP ~5h 55m DEN ~5h 57m SMF ~6h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,015
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → MKE
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
50%
Return
MKE → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric SFO→MKE OAK→MKE SJC→MKE
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 22m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 46% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Milwaukee flights · San Jose (SJC) to Milwaukee flights · Concord (CCR) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
1,841 mi / 2,962 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance1,841 mi / 2,962 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,841 miles.
This route has limited weekly 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 Salt Lake City, Harry Reid and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from MKE to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and CCR. 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 SFO to MKE

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to MKE is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,841 miles (2,962 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Harry Reid and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Concord (CCR).