Buffalo to Milwaukee (BUF–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Milwaukee flights
DTW Detroit 3h 20m AFAMDL → AMDLEJM Detroit (DTW) to Milwaukee flights
ORD Chicago 3h 50m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Milwaukee flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 2m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Milwaukee flights
DCA Washington 4h 23m AAAS → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Milwaukee flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 34m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Milwaukee flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 43m DLWS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Milwaukee flights
LGA New York 4h 55m AADL → DLWS New York (LGA) to Milwaukee flights
BOS Boston 4h 55m AAB6EI → B6DLKE Boston (BOS) to Milwaukee flights
BNA Nashville 5h WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Milwaukee flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
463 mi 1h 15m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and MKE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MDW ~3h 10m DTW ~3h 20m PIT ~3h 47m ORD ~3h 50m SDF ~3h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
697
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → MKE
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
93%
Return
MKE → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric BUF→MKE ROC→MKE YYZ→MKE
Distance from BUF – 55 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 1h 15m 2h 44m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Rochester (ROC) to Milwaukee flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Milwaukee flights · Breslau (YKF) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF 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 Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
463 mi / 746 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance463 mi / 746 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 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 BUF to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 463 miles.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from MKE to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YYZ and YKF. 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 BUF to MKE

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BUF to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to MKE is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 463 miles (746 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YYZ) and Breslau (YKF).