How to get from Milwaukee to San Diego: connecting flights, about 8h 15m total

Flights from Milwaukee to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Phoenix: 8h 15m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $1,222
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,736 mi (2,794 km)

fastest

Via Phoenix

8h 15m

with the connection

Milwaukee to Phoenix flight 3h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m

Via Chicago

8h 48m

with the connection

Milwaukee to Chicago flight 1h 13m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to San Diego flight 4h 35m

Via Detroit

9h 11m

with the connection

Milwaukee to Detroit flight 1h 13m

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to San Diego flight 4h 58m

Via Atlanta

9h 55m

with the connection

Milwaukee to Atlanta flight 2h 6m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to San Diego flight 4h 49m

two ticketsfrom $1,222

Via Los Angeles

10h 4m

with the connection

Milwaukee to Los Angeles flight 6h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Milwaukee to cities closest to San Diego

Milwaukee to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 5m Milwaukee to Phoenix Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 55m Milwaukee to San Francisco San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 33m Milwaukee to Albuquerque Albuquerque: 624 mi (1,004 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 30m Milwaukee to Chicago Chicago: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 13m Milwaukee to Atlanta Atlanta: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 6m from $319

To San Diego from cities closest to Milwaukee

Chicago to San Diego Chicago: 81 mi (131 km) from Milwaukee, flight 4h 35m from $145 Grand Rapids to San Diego Grand Rapids: 113 mi (182 km) from Milwaukee, flight 6h 15m Detroit to San Diego Detroit: 252 mi (405 km) from Milwaukee, flight 4h 58m Minneapolis to San Diego Minneapolis: 298 mi (480 km) from Milwaukee, flight 3h 57m from $177 St Louis to San Diego St Louis: 327 mi (527 km) from Milwaukee, flight 4h Omaha to San Diego Omaha: 429 mi (691 km) from Milwaukee, flight 3h 30m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Milwaukee to San Diego?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Phoenix.

What is the fastest way to fly from Milwaukee to San Diego?

Via Phoenix: 3h 55m to the connection, 1h 20m after it, about 8h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Milwaukee to San Diego with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $1,222. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Milwaukee and San Diego?

Phoenix (8h 15m total), Chicago (8h 48m total), Detroit (9h 11m total), Atlanta (9h 55m total) and Los Angeles (10h 4m total).

How far is San Diego from Milwaukee?

1,736 mi (2,794 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.