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

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San Francisco to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,841 mi 3h 48m nonstop +2h ahead 93 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and MKE, connecting options are available through 93 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
93
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,231
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 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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 2
Flight time 3h 48m 3h 12m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Milwaukee flights · San Jose (SJC) to Milwaukee flights · Sacramento (SMF) 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 48m.
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 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections93 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 approximately 3h 48m. The route covers 1,841 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to MKE. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, TUL, MSN, ENW, BJC, APA, TEX, AFW, VNY, TRM, BZN, ATW, EGE, YIP, SAF, PTK, SMF, JAC, SBA, HDN, PWT, NEW, SCF, BOI, SAT, PDX, MQY, SDF, OMA, OKC, YYC, LAX, HOU, EUG, TYS, ASE, RNO, SBN, CLE, PIT, ABE, CMH, ECP, TEB, YYZ, HPN, PNE, BED, RDU, SUA, PVD, BCT, FXE, YUL, LGA, PVR, APF, CHS, RSW, PBI, CUN, MIA, FLL, ANC, BWI, CLT, ATL, MDW, DEN, STL, BNA, JFK, SEA, DFW, ORD, PHX, IAH, MSP, LAS, EWR, PHL, DTW, MCI, SAN, AUS, DCA, MCO, TPA, SLC, DAL, IAD, BOS and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SMF. 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 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 ranges from 3 hours 48 minutes. 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

93 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).