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

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Cleveland to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 327 mi 1h 5m nonstop -1h behind 49 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLE and MKE, connecting options are available through 49 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SDF ~3h 13m CMH ~3h 17m MSN ~3h 19m CAK ~3h 24m LUK ~3h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,143
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
CLE → MKE
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Arriving
77%
Return
MKE → CLE
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric CLE→MKE CAK→MKE DTW→MKE
Distance from CLE – 40 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 3
Weekly flights 2 1 73
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 30m 1h 13m
Departure OTP 37% – –
Akron (CAK) to Milwaukee flights · Detroit (DTW) to Milwaukee flights · Columbus (CMH) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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.
CLE: EDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
327 mi / 527 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Facts

CLE–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance327 mi / 527 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 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 CLE to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 327 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CLE to MKE. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, CMH, MSN, CAK, LUK, MCI, HPN, CRW, TEB, IAD, SAV, BDL, APF, PBI, FMY, JAX, JFK, SCF, CUN, LAX, CLT, BOS, ORD, MSP, ATL, DTW, BWI, SLC, MDW, BNA, STL, DCA, FLL, TPA, RSW, PHL, MCO, DFW, DEN, MIA, PHX, IAH, LGA, LAS, EWR, SRQ, IND, SEA and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from MKE to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAK, DTW and CMH. 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 CLE to MKE

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLE to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to MKE ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 327 miles (527 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 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 Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Columbus (CMH).