Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Milwaukee vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500 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 Francisco to Milwaukee for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
SFO - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-16
SFO - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
SFO - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
SFO - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
SFO - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
SFO - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Milwaukee flight facts
Distance
1,841 mi
2,962 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Milwaukee
MKE · General Mitchell Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Milwaukee · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Chicago · Chicago is 73 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Monterey - Milwaukee · Monterey is 77 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Milwaukee · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - South Bend · South Bend is 118 mi from Milwaukee
Flights San Francisco - Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Milwaukee
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SFO - MKE
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SFO - MKE
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SFO - MKE
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SFO - MKE
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SFO - MKE
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SFO - MKE
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Milwaukee.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Milwaukee.
San Francisco and Milwaukee are about 1,841 miles (2,962 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,841-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 15m 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 Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). 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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