Cheap Flights from San Diego to Milwaukee
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Milwaukee
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Milwaukee? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Milwaukee vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Milwaukee for specific travel dates.
2026-12-18
SAN - MKE
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-18
SAN - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2027-01-04
SAN - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
San Diego to Milwaukee flight facts
Distance
1,736 mi
2,793 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Milwaukee
MKE · General Mitchell Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Chicago · Chicago is 73 mi from Milwaukee
Flights San Diego - Madison · Madison is 74 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Santa Ana - Milwaukee · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Milwaukee · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Milwaukee · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Milwaukee · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Milwaukee
Premium cabin
2026-12-18
SAN - MKE
First | 2 Stops
From 30,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-18
SAN - MKE
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Milwaukee depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Milwaukee.
San Diego and Milwaukee are about 1,736 miles (2,793 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,736-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Milwaukee: General Mitchell Intl (MKE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Milwaukee, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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