How long is the flight from California to Wisconsin?

Average flight duration from California to Wisconsin depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from San Diego to Milwaukee is 3h 50m on average, while flying from Los Angeles to Milwaukee is 5h 35m on average. Milwaukee is the most popular airport in Wisconsin.

What airlines fly to Wisconsin?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Wisconsin from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Wisconsin. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Wisconsin on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Wisconsin on average per week?

As of September 2026, 4 flights take off from California and land in Wisconsin each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Wisconsin?

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Wisconsin

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Wisconsin?

Prices for flights from California to Wisconsin are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Wisconsin?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Wisconsin is 8 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Wisconsin?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Wisconsin.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wisconsin?

The required travel and health documents for your Wisconsin trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wisconsin. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:15 am - 1:26 pmLAX Los Angeles-MSN Madison Truax Field

26h 11m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

2:25 pm - 9:19 amMSN Madison Truax Field-LAX Los Angeles

20h 54m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

9:15 am - 1:26 pmLAX Los Angeles-MSN Madison Truax Field

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2:25 pm - 9:19 amMSN Madison Truax Field-LAX Los Angeles

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$295Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

3:30 pm - 12:12 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 11:50 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

6h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$306American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3

11:29 am - 9:07 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

8:15 am - 2:59 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

8h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$324United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3

1:23 pm - 9:04 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-MSN Madison Truax Field

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8h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$343American Airlines

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12:45 pm - 8:48 pmLAX Los Angeles-ATW Appleton Intl

6h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

2:33 pm - 8:31 pmATW Appleton Intl-LAX Los Angeles

7h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$343United Airlines

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6:20 am - 2:15 pmSJC San Jose-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:45 am - 10:25 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-SJC San Jose

6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$352Southwest

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14

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8h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:30 am - 5:53 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-SJC San Jose

8h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$357Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

6:00 am - 4:23 pmSFO San Francisco-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:35 pm - 12:10 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-SFO San Francisco

8h 35m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$357Delta

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6:15 am - 1:55 pmSJC San Jose-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

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8h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$357Southwest

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8:00 am - 4:53 pmSAN San Diego-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:21 pm - 7:02 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-SAN San Diego

8h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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12:08 pm - 9:48 pmSAN San Diego-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:21 pm - 8:04 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-SAN San Diego

9h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$417American Airlines

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8:25 am - 5:57 pmLAX Los Angeles-MSN Madison Truax Field

7h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

1:29 pm - 7:52 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-LAX Los Angeles

8h 23m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$439Delta

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11:36 am - 7:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-MSN Madison Truax Field

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8:00 pm - 2:39 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-LAX Los Angeles

20h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

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10:45 pm - 10:28 amLAX Los Angeles-ATW Appleton Intl

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5:45 pm - 10:35 pmATW Appleton Intl-LAX Los Angeles

6h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$453Delta

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10:55 am - 10:35 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:50 am - 12:55 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$466United Airlines

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10:40 am - 7:27 pmSAN San Diego-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:10 am - 11:35 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SAN San Diego

8h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$466United Airlines

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6:04 am - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-MSN Madison Truax Field

11h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

8:00 pm - 3:39 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SFO San Francisco

21h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$505Frontier

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9:40 pm - 9:08 amLAX Los Angeles-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

9h 28m1 stop Orlando

3:53 pm - 11:31 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LAX Los Angeles

9h 38m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$536Multiple Airlines

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3:50 pm - 11:07 amSAN San Diego-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

17h 17m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:01 am - 9:56 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-SAN San Diego

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$612Alaska Airlines

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Nov 3

SAN11:32 amSan Diego

26h 10m

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MKE3:42 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

Nov 7

MKE4:40 pmMilwaukee-Mitchell

19h 33m

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Oct 24

SNA11:29 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 38m

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MSN9:07 pmMadison Truax Field

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MSN8:15 amMadison Truax Field

8h 44m

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SNA2:59 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$324

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Nov 24

SMF2:15 pmSacramento Intl

6h 52m

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MSN11:07 pmMadison Truax Field

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8h 58m

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SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

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$343

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1 stop7h 58m

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1 stop6h 40m

$352

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6:20 am-4:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

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Mon 11/2

11:30 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$357

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6:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

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Wed 12/2

5:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 35m

$357

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San Jose

Mon 11/2

6:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

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Tue 11/3

6:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Wisconsin?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Wisconsin from California during February instead. Flights to Wisconsin in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $426.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Wisconsin?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Wisconsin is on a Sunday. Travelers who choose to depart for Wisconsin on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $169. The most expensive day to fly to Wisconsin is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $181.

What is the cheapest California to Wisconsin flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Wisconsin?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Wisconsin from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Wisconsin for around $491 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Wisconsin from California for as low as $386 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Wisconsin flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Wisconsin flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Wisconsin flight.

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Best Price Found	$114
Fastest flight time	3h 07m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Wisconsin	80 airports

The best one-way flight to Wisconsin from California in the past 72 hours is $114. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Wisconsin found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $292.

The fastest flight from California to Wisconsin takes 3h 07m

Direct flights go from California to Wisconsin on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Spirit Airlines.

There are 80 airports in Wisconsin. From California there are direct flights to Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE), Madison Truax Field (MSN).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Wisconsin?
Prices for flights from California to Wisconsin are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Wisconsin?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Wisconsin is 8 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Wisconsin?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Wisconsin.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wisconsin?
The required travel and health documents for your Wisconsin trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wisconsin. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Wisconsin?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Wisconsin is Airbus A220-300, representing 14.62% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A321neo at 11.70%, Airbus A320-100/200 at 11.11%, and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 at 9.36%.

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $120	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 678 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $137	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,573 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $138	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,607 reviews	Search Delta flights
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 323 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,100 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,248 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $276	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,201 reviews	Search Southwest flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $388	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,040 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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