Austin to Milwaukee (AUS–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3274
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 AM
MDT
2:35 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1592
WN Southwest
73H
3:40 PM
MDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2951
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2278
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
CDT
2:20 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2247
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Austin to Milwaukee
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,033 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 63 1-stop hubs

AUS–MKE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,033 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 10 73H 2h35-2h40 50%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to MKE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,866
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → MKE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
MKE → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Austin

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric AUS→MKE GRK→MKE IAH→MKE
Distance from AUS 61 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 10 1 22
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 18m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Milwaukee is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: MDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
1,033 mi / 1,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

AUS–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance1,033 mi / 1,662 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,033 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from AUS to MKE. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, YIP, APA, GRK, SOP, OKC, LUK, EGE, NEW, OMA, CMH, MMU, ISM, TEB, HPN, ECP, HDN, BCT, BED, LGA, JAX, SCF, IAD, SRQ, CHS, BZN, JAC, PBI, OAK, LAX, CUN, RNO, STL, JFK, ORD, MIA, IAH, CLT, BNA, BWI, FLL, DFW, DEN, MDW, ATL, SLC, MSP, TPA, MCO, MCI, PHX, RSW, DAL, PHL, EWR, DTW, SAN, LAS, DCA, SEA, BOS, IND and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from MKE to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRK and IAH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to MKE

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUS to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to MKE ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,033 miles (1,662 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK) and Houston (IAH).