Cleveland to Milwaukee (BKL–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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333 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MDW Chicago 5h 55m UA → WN Chicago (MDW) to Milwaukee flights
EWR Newark 15h 37m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Milwaukee flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 37m → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Milwaukee flights
PHL Philadelphia ~4h 58m → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Milwaukee flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 24m → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Milwaukee flights
JAX Jacksonville ~5h 33m AA → Jacksonville (JAX) to Milwaukee flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Milwaukee
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
333 mi 0h 53m nonstop -1h behind

BKL–MKE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BKL to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
ORD ~4h 37m PHL ~4h 58m ATL ~5h 24m JAX ~5h 33m MDW ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BKL → MKE
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
MKE → BKL
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric BKL→MKE CLE→MKE CAK→MKE
Distance from BKL – 11 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 3
Weekly flights ~1 2 –
Flight time 0h 53m 1h 20m 1h 7m
Cleveland (CLE) to Milwaukee flights · Akron (CAK) to Milwaukee flights · Windsor (YQG) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of BKL with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
BKL: EDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
333 mi / 536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

BKL–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance333 mi / 536 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BKL
Full nameBurke Lakefront Airport
IATA / ICAOBKL / KBKL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation583 ft / 178 m
Destination: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKL to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Burke Lakefront Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take about 0h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 333 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway and Newark Liberty.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from MKE to BKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, CAK and YQG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 BKL to MKE

Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BKL to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKL to MKE is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 333 miles (536 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway and Newark Liberty. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK) and Windsor (YQG).