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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Portland (MKE-PDX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Portland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 am - 12:57 pmMKE-PDX
7h 57m1 stop
1:57 pm - 6:05 amPDX-MKE
14h 08m1 stop
$180Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 27
6:40 am - 8:02 pmMKE-PDX
15h 22m1 stop
12:48 am - 8:46 amPDX-MKE
5h 58m1 stop
Wed, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 20
6:40 am - 8:02 pmMKE-PDX
15h 22m1 stop
6:52 pm - 5:29 amPDX-MKE
8h 37m1 stop
$202Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 21
9:36 am - 11:40 pmMKE-PDX
16h 04m1 stop
12:48 am - 8:46 amPDX-MKE
5h 58m1 stop
$212Frontier
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Sat, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 20
2:57 pm - 9:40 pmMKE-PDX
8h 43m1 stop
12:39 am - 9:25 amPDX-MKE
6h 46m1 stop
$216Delta
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Sat, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 12
9:33 am - 7:50 amMKE-PDX
24h 17m1 stop
12:49 am - 8:46 amPDX-MKE
5h 57m1 stop
$217Frontier
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Wed, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 9
3:55 pm - 10:45 pmMKE-PDX
8h 50m1 stop
11:55 pm - 10:06 amPDX-MKE
8h 11m1 stop
$302United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 23
8:20 am - 10:28 pmMKE-PDX
16h 08m1 stop
11:55 pm - 10:06 amPDX-MKE
8h 11m1 stop
$328United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 23
5:00 pm - 11:49 pmMKE-PDX
8h 49m2 stops
7:45 pm - 9:57 amPDX-MKE
12h 12m2 stops
$349Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 23
10:57 am - 7:15 pmMKE-PDX
10h 18m1 stop
1:25 pm - 11:35 pmPDX-MKE
8h 10m1 stop
$376American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 17

Flights from Milwaukee to Portland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Portland?

The average price of all flights from Milwaukee to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Milwaukee to Portland, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Milwaukee, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Portland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Milwaukee to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Milwaukee to Portland is February, where tickets cost $297 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of tickets is $587 and $586 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Milwaukee to Portland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Milwaukee to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Milwaukee to Portland, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Portland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Milwaukee to Portland found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $88. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $180 and Frontier from $212.

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January

High season

August

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$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Milwaukee to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to Portland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Milwaukee to Portland

  • Are there fun activities to do at MKE?

    Suppose you have time to kill before your flight at MKE. If that is the case, you can visit the Gallery of Flight Aviation History Museum located at the airport’s landside between Concourses C and D. The museum offers an entertaining and informative display of memorabilia explaining the history of the airport.

  • What public transport options do I have to get to MKE?

    If you are getting to MKE via public transport, you can use buses, taxis, or trains. For instance, the MCTS GreenLine buses connect the airport to nearby towns such as downtown Milwaukee, UVM, and Bayshore Town Center. When you board a train to the airport, it will drop you at Milwaukee Airport Rail Station. A taxi from a nearby town will drop you at the taxi lane, opposite Baggage Claim 3.

  • Where can I get information at PDX?

    You can get assistance with whatever needs you may have at any of the information booths in the airport. The booths are located at the two main entrances of the airport. The airport staff are friendly, and always willing to help.

  • Is there a children’s play area in PDX?

    If you have landed in PDX with kids and are in no hurry to leave the airport, you can take advantage of the play areas in the airport. Both are located airside, one of them is at Concourse C near Gate C17, and the other one is at Concourse D, next to Gate D7.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Portland was $88 for a one-way ticket and $180 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Milwaukee and Portland?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Milwaukee to Portland?

    Milwaukee airport is called Milwaukee-Mitchell and the only airport in Portland is Portland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Milwaukee to Portland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Milwaukee to Portland?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Milwaukee and Portland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Portland from Milwaukee?

    Minneapolis is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Milwaukee to Portland.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Milwaukee to Portland, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milwaukee to Portland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $462 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $455 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Milwaukee to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Milwaukee to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Milwaukee to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from Milwaukee is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Milwaukee to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee and PDX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Milwaukee to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from Milwaukee up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Milwaukee to Portland

  • Milwaukee Airport (MKE) is a civil-military airport serving the Milwaukee region of Wisconsin. The airport is located 5.8 miles south of downtown Milwaukee. It serves as a hub for airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit, and Delta Air Lines. Portland Airport (PDX) is the main airport serving the Oregon area. Located 12 miles northeast of downtown Portland, PDX serves as a hub for Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Boutique Air, and Volaris.
  • On the day your flight is scheduled from MKE to PDX, it is in your best interest to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before take-off. Arriving this early allows you enough time to go through MKE’s mandatory and time-consuming security checks without the risk of missing your flight.
  • MKE has a USO lounge which is freely accessible to active members of the US military and members of their families. The lounge is located Landside at the entrance of Concourse D. It offers comfortable couches with complimentary snacks, bites, and a TV.
  • If you are traveling with an infant, you would be delighted to learn that PDX is baby-friendly. The airport has nursing rooms at the airside section of the airport near Caper’s Café, and next to Gate D2. The rooms are well-equipped to provide the comfort and privacy required.
  • In case you are heavy-laden with luggage, PDX provides baggage carts to help you move your bags from one point to another. Moreover, if you wish to leave your luggage within the airport, Luggage Services and Logistics provides lockers for safekeeping. The lockers can be found at the north end of the baggage claim, past carousel 10.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Milwaukee to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee to Portland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Milwaukee to Portland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9267 reviews
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

6.0 GoodKyndra Homuth, Jun 2024SFO - PDX
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

No prob with entertainment-would have selected n/a if it had been an option. No entertainment-flight was only a short hop. Great flight,

Loved the airport. The announcements for boarding were too loud & echoing in the large waiting area, so hard to follow. Other than that, we had a great experience.

Staff was very friendly. Flight was on time and arrived early. Flight was comfortable.

Easy and quick boarding. A bit of a hard landing at PDX

I think u could offer more than apple juice or water.

Pleasant crew and on time travel. It was all good.

It was ok. Alaska was adequate. Efficient and what I paid for it was fair. The boarding area at the gate was a joke. By the time they get past the C boarding group people all line up impatiently and then it’s chaos. We were boarding early then we sat on the tarmac for 30 minutes. I would of rather sat in the airport.

The entire flight was terrible. I recently had neurocervical surgery, and I needed a wheelchair to get to the gate. They were wonderful, truly. The flight staff was lovely, as well. Despite the need for assistance, I was put in the middle seat in the last row in front of the toilets. It was "policy" that I couldn't be moved. The pain I felt after the flight was astromnomical. The flight was so WARM, I was sweating, and the "air" did nothing to the stuffy feeling. The seats were uncomfortable, the plane itself was in bad/worn condition (although very clean - thanks to the staff) - and the flight was definitely rocky (not the pilot's fault, of course). All in all - one of the worst flights I've ever taken. The humans were wonderful!! You have a really great team. But your flight policies and your plane are absymal. For what you charge, you need to upgrade your plane and your policies.

First flights on Alaska Air, and I will go out of my way to fly them whenever I can in the future. An incredible experience, above and beyond any other airline.

3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Paid for premium economy had no tv the whole time the crew tried to reset/reboot but would not work they said they would put a trouble ticket in for it. We had 3 seats my tv was the only one that didn't work. They cancelled our flight re worked us on another that left us at airport over night on the floor I have a ten year old and a 78 diabetic mother which also had shingles and suffers from nerve pain in legs and back. Requested wheelchair service at all airports after the re route NO wheelchair service was there to help. WORST experience we have ever had. Went to American airlines assistance it was closed. I AM FURIOUS!!! I expect some sort of compensation from this traumatic experience and no need for flying points we don't plan on using American airlines again!!!!

This is by far the worst experience I have had with American Airlines. The start of this trip was a complete disaster. I purposely planned my trip so that I would weather any delays so that I could make very important meeting at the Pentagon. My flight was cancelled because of maintenance and I was put on the first flight the next day but I was late to the meeting. After a long week at the Pentagon I just wanted to go home and my flight home which was early in the day was delayed. Eventually the flight was delayed until the next day. I was not authorized a hotel room because DCA was my point of origin. So I paid for a hotel out of pocket. The flight this morning was boarded then deplaned because the aircraft was hot. The flow of information was not happening in DCA and made it worse when the news was bad. I am going to take a break from American for my next few military flights. Hopefully whatever has been going on with American Airlines will be resolved.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Did not realize seats did not recline. Best to travel in an exit row... No question

I strongly dislike Frontier. I find them barebones, the seats not particularly comfortable, the nickel and diming is maddening, the app is TERRIBLE - super confusing to navigate, and the last 4 frontier flights I have flown have been on AVERAGE 2 hours late, one ruining a fancy night out in Vegas with reservations made well in advance, which was nodded to with a measly 5000 miles, which translates to almost nothing. At least credit a free checked bag or something.

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

Four and a half hour delay in total. What frustrates me most is the poor communication and disorganization.

I appreciated the upgrade to free cary-on bag and seat selection at no charge

FRONTIER SUCKS! The agent downstairs tricked me into booking, just to get to the gate. At the gate, they told me they couldn't help. I then called Customer Service. They and the gate attendants kept blaming each other. Neither side was willing to help the customer.

The agent at check-in was strident, unwelcoming, and condescending to customers ahead of me.

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Didn't like anything..entire crew was very rude to everyone on the flight. Plane old and the trays fall down on you the while time you're flying. Charged more for a carry on bag than for the plane ticket itself. Did make it from point a to point b, but worth the extra money to fly with another airline

9 hours of delay!! Was not able to check my luggage that I paid for!!!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Milwaukee to Portland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/24Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 29mMKE-PDX
$88
8/9Fri
1 stopFrontier
12h 05mMKE-PDX
$92
10/1Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 16mMKE-PDX
$106
8/8Thu
1 stopDelta
10h 04mMKE-PDX
$108
10/1Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 48mMKE-PDX
$156
12/3Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 39mMKE-PDX
$182
11/18Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 29mMKE-PDX
$188
9/2Mon
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
13h 03mMKE-PDX
$247
8/5Mon
1 stopDelta
7h 40mMKE-PDX
$258
7/7Sun
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
16h 11mMKE-PDX
$807

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Milwaukee to Portland that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15Sat
multi-stopFrontier
16h 29mMKE-PDX
6/18Tue
multi-stopFrontier
5h 54mPDX-MKE
$352
6/12Wed
multi-stopFrontier
24h 16mMKE-PDX
6/21Fri
multi-stopFrontier
5h 49mPDX-MKE
$378
6/15Sat
multi-stop
16h 29mMKE-PDX
6/19Wed
multi-stop
22h 09mPDX-MKE
$404
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 56mMKE-PDX
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 42mPDX-MKE
$454
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
9h 48mMKE-PDX
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 59mPDX-MKE
$842
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 44mMKE-PDX
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 59mPDX-MKE
$847
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 41mMKE-PDX
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 32mPDX-MKE
$868
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 05mMKE-PDX
6/22Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 59mPDX-MKE
$917
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 41mMKE-PDX
6/21Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 15mPDX-MKE
$1,073
6/13Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 41mMKE-PDX
6/18Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 06mPDX-MKE
$1,337

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Milwaukee - Portland Flights

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Milwaukee (MKE)United States

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