Flying from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
San Diego is two hours behind Milwaukee and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MKE to SAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Diego — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MKE and SAN include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Rs26,567 is the lowest price for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs61,644. These fares may change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from MKE to SAN, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MKE to SAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The address for MKE is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Of all flights departing from General Mitchell International Airport, 78.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to General Mitchell International Airport from central Milwaukee, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MKE. Whether you're taking an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're coming in on a late General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
Travel at your own pace with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through San Diego and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
SAN is located at Airport Drive.
From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Diego. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you'd like to go to San Diego during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MKE to SAN in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Diego has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another essential stop in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
