Washington to Milwaukee (DCA–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN590
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 AM
EDT T1
8:10 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1568
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 AM
EDT T1
8:10 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5637
AA American
CR7
10:22 AM
EDT T2
11:40 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5338
AA American
CR7
10:31 AM
EDT T2
11:47 AM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2368
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
EDT T1
11:50 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1753
WN Southwest
7M8
3:50 PM
EDT T1
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN377
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
EDT T1
5:15 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5656
AA American
CR9
10:10 PM
EDT T2
11:24 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5646
AA American
CR9
6:04 AM
CDT
9:14 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2544
WN Southwest
737
8:05 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3438
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1184
WN Southwest
737
8:10 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN541
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2686
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5637
AA American
CR7
12:10 PM
CDT
3:16 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5338
AA American
CR7
12:17 PM
CDT
3:29 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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WN1404
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3439
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
CDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN240
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
CDT
9:34 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2315
WN Southwest
7M8
7:04 PM
CDT
9:52 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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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Washington to Milwaukee
2 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 633 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 53 1-stop hubs

DCA–MKE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 633 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 737, 7M8, 7S7 2h10-2h15 35%
AA American Airlines 19 CR7, CR9 2h14-2h18 35% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (26 flights/wk, 58%)
Oneworld: AA (19 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to MKE direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,161
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
DCA → MKE
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
78%
Return
MKE → DCA
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Washington

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric DCA→MKE IAD→MKE BWI→MKE
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 45 1 27
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 36m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
633 mi / 1,019 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 18m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance633 mi / 1,019 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights45 out / 45 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 18m. The route covers 633 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from DCA to MKE. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MMU, CMH, CLE, BUF, SDF, CAK, CRW, BWI, HPN, MSN, SAV, BDL, JAX, OMA, ECP, OKC, PBI, CHS, PNS, APA, LAX, ORD, STL, CLT, MDW, ATL, JFK, MIA, SRQ, DTW, PHL, BNA, MSP, RSW, EWR, FLL, LGA, DFW, IAH, MCO, MCI, BOS, DAL, TPA, PHX, SEA, LAS, DEN, IND, AUS, GRR, SAN and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from MKE to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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 DCA to MKE

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to MKE ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 633 miles (1,019 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).