MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Beginning in October, Southwest Airlines says they will be expanding their nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). 

Southwest says they'll fly the route every day of the week except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting on Oct. 2. Previously, the route was only flown seasonally on Saturdays.

"After testing the San Diego route on Saturdays during the last couple of summers, Southwest's expansion to the west coast shows that when our community supports new service by booking travel from Milwaukee’s airport, it can help convince airlines to add more flights from MKE," Airport Director Brian Dranzik said. "By stepping up and flying from MKE, we also support new jobs and boost our local Wisconsin economy."

Southwest says the new nonstop flights will operate five days a week. 

The airline now offers nonstop flights to 17 destinations from MKE.