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Flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles
There are no direct flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Phoenix, about 5h 10m door to door (159 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 10m
Milwaukee to Los Angeles at a glance
Fastest journey5h 10mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Milwaukee to Los Angeles
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MKE Las Vegas (LAS) LAX
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Wed07:00 MKE08:28 LAS0h 47m connection09:15 LAS10:10 LAXSouthwest Airlines
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MKE Phoenix (PHX) LAX
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Fri06:00 MKE07:21 PHX0h 54m connection08:15 PHX09:29 LAXSouthwest Airlines
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MKE Denver (DEN) LAX
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon07:00 MKE08:14 DEN1h 01m connection09:15 DEN10:30 LAXSouthwest Airlines
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MKE Minneapolis (MSP) LAX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Sat11:00 MKE11:58 MSP1h 17m connection13:15 MSP14:56 LAXDelta Air Lines
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MKE Chicago (ORD) LAX
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sat16:15 MKE16:53 ORD2h 07m connection19:00 ORD20:51 LAXSkyWest + Qantas
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MKE Atlanta (ATL) LAX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Fri16:30 MKE19:08 ATL0h 52m connection20:00 ATL21:21 LAXDelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,802 km1,740 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 10mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hLos Angeles vs Milwaukee
- Currency in Los Angeles
- USD
- Airports
- MKE → LAX, SNA, BUR
Flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Denver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,802 km.
Where do you change planes between Milwaukee and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN) and Minneapolis (MSP). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Milwaukee and Los Angeles?
Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.





