Columbus to Milwaukee (CMH–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CMH Airport Page →
330 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 2h 45m EJMWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Milwaukee flights
DTW Detroit 3h 16m AFAMDL → AMDLEJM Detroit (DTW) to Milwaukee flights
STL St Louis 3h 25m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Milwaukee flights
ORD Chicago 3h 25m AAASAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Milwaukee flights
BNA Nashville 3h 40m CNSWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Milwaukee flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 18m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Milwaukee flights
DCA Washington 4h 28m AAASWN → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Milwaukee flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 34m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Milwaukee flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 36m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Milwaukee flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 39m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Milwaukee flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
330 mi 1h 18m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MDW ~2h 45m MSN ~3h 3m DTW ~3h 16m STL ~3h 25m ORD ~3h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,281
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
CMH → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
Return
MKE → CMH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric CMH→MKE CAK→MKE LUK→MKE
Distance from CMH – 99 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 7m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Akron (CAK) to Milwaukee flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Milwaukee flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH 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 Columbus.
CMH: EDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
330 mi / 530 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

CMH–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance330 mi / 530 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 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 CMH to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 330 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and St. Louis Lambert.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from MKE to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAK, LUK and CLE. 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 CMH to MKE

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CMH to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to MKE is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 330 miles (530 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Cincinnati (LUK) and Cleveland (CLE).