Direct flights from Milwaukee to San Diego
4 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MKE to SAN.
Flight time: about 3h56m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Milwaukee local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2889 | 1:29p | 3h52m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2951 | 3:45p | 3h37m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2951 | 3:56p | 4h7m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2951 | 4:17p | 3h59m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN)
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has 4 nonstop flights a week to San Diego (SAN), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MKE and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Milwaukee to San Diego?
The nonstop flight from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 3h56m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to San Diego?
Driving from Milwaukee to San Diego takes about 30h 51m behind the wheel — roughly 2,121 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h56m.