Etihad Guest award flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Etihad Guest award space for MKE→SAN in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 21,000 miles + $39.38 (economy space on 55 dates). Lowest business class: 40,000 miles + $52.20 (business-class space on 65 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 21,000 miles + $39.38
- economy space on 55 dates
- Lowest business class
- 40,000 miles + $52.20
- business-class space on 65 dates
In economy, 21,000 miles + $39.38 with Etihad Guest was the 11th lowest of the 13 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 40,000 miles + $52.20, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $39.38).
Etihad Guest award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Etihad Guest award AwardTool observed on MKE→SAN in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 21,000 miles + $39.38 | 1 stop |  AA | 7 | 55 | See dates | |
| Business | 40,000 miles + $52.20 | 1 stop | AA | 2 | 65 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Etihad Guest award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 21,000 miles + $39.38 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 21,000 miles + $39.38 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 21,000 miles + $39.38 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,000 miles + $52.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,000 miles + $52.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 40,000 miles + $52.20 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Etihad Guest award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Etihad Guest in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 55 of 82 | 67% | |
| Business | 65 of 82 | 79% |
Best months to fly from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN) with Etihad Guest
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 21,000 miles + $39.38 (3 dates) | 40,000 miles + $52.20 (4 dates) | |
| 21,000 miles + $39.38 (25 dates) | 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (28 dates) | |
| 21,000 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | |
| 21,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 50,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 21,000 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates) | |
| 23,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates) | |
| 21,000 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (13 dates) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get Etihad Guest miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1 day
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Etihad Guest vs other programs from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.19 | — | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 16,500 pts + $19.48 | — | 52,500 pts + $32.07 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 13,300 pts + $5.60 | — | — | 44,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + $39.38 | — | 40,000 pts + $52.20Lowest | — |
| GOL Smiles | 35,400 pts + taxes not reported | — | 70,200 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 20,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | — | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 100,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 80,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 46,400 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — | 87,500 pts + $11.20 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $13.57 | — | — | — |
Questions about Etihad Guest award flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN)
How many miles do you need to fly from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN) with Etihad Guest?
The lowest one-way Etihad Guest awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 12, 2026): economy 21,000 miles + $39.38, with monthly lows of 21,000 miles in 6 months and 23,000 miles in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 55 departure dates; business class 40,000 miles + $52.20, with monthly lows of 40,000 miles in 6 months and 50,000 miles in 1 month (taxes vary), and award space on 65 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (21,000 to 23,000 miles + taxes vary) and business class (40,000 to 50,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Etihad Guest award from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN)?
In economy, 21,000 miles + $39.38. Seen Oct 29, 2026, 02:49 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 55 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:53 UTC). In business class, 40,000 miles + $52.20. Seen Oct 29, 2026, 02:49 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 65 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN) with Etihad Guest?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Etihad Guest award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book Etihad Guest awards from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1 day) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Etihad Guest award prices from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Jan 2027 departures: 21,000 miles + $39.38 (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Etihad Guest release award seats for Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN)?
Etihad Guest publishes a booking window of about 330 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Etihad Guest award space for departures as late as Aug 14, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See Etihad Guest award release dates.