Traveling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
A direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport takes an average of 4 hours 5 minutes. The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7, which is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MKE and SAN are:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
C$209 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Return flights start from C$437. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from MKE to SAN, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MKE to SAN. There's no need to search every day to find out if airfares have fallen. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The journey from central Milwaukee to General Mitchell International Airport takes about 39 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MKE:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider booking a hotel close to SAN if you're on a late flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the center of San Diego. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 9 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MKE to SAN in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
More about San Diego
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in San Diego right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from MKE to SAN:
San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are just two of the popular attractions to put on your San Diego itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out SeaWorld San Diego.
Complete your San Diego trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to San Diego International Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal San Diego stay.