Denver to Milwaukee (DEN–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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894 mi airlines 64/wk
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WN3218
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
MDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2815
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
MDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2348
WN Southwest
B38M
10:40 AM
MDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3185
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
MDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA1836
UA United
319
11:35 AM
MDT
2:58 PM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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WN1569
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
MDT
4:30 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2787
WN Southwest
7M8
2:05 PM
MDT
5:25 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1269
WN Southwest
7M8
2:22 PM
MDT
5:31 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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F91608
F9 Frontier
A21N
2:49 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA1728
UA United
319
5:54 PM
MDT
9:21 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA1485
UA United
320
5:56 PM
MDT
9:17 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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WN1953
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
MDT
9:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1939
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
MDT
10:15 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2935
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 PM
MDT
11:40 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2431
WN Southwest
B38M
5:30 AM
CDT
7:25 AM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2910
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA1204
UA United
738
8:15 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2657
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
CDT
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3152
WN Southwest
B38M
12:33 PM
CDT
1:51 PM
MDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA1267
UA United
320
4:10 PM
CDT
6:01 PM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WN377
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN330
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1598
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3779
WN Southwest
738
6:35 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1602
UA United
319
6:56 PM
CDT
9:25 PM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91609
F9 Frontier
321
7:46 PM
CDT
9:34 PM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Milwaukee
3 carriers, 64 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 64 Flights/wk 894 mi 2h 9m nonstop +1h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

DEN–MKE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 894 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 41 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h09-2h35 66%
UA United Airlines 21 319, 320 2h21-2h27 66% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 2 A21N 2h31 66%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A21NF9
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (43 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to MKE direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
64
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,803
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
DEN → MKE
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
64%
Return
MKE → DEN
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Denver

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric DEN→MKE EGE→MKE HDN→MKE
Distance from DEN 120 mi 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 64 1 1
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 58m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Milwaukee is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
894 mi / 1,438 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 35m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance894 mi / 1,438 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights64 out / 57 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 35m. The route covers 894 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 64 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MKE. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, EGE, HDN, OMA, SDF, OKC, ATW, CMH, CLE, BZN, BUF, TEB, JAC, SCF, IAD, ECP, PNS, BED, SAV, JAX, OAK, SBA, PBI, BDL, LAX, RNO, CHS, PVR, MBJ, SLC, ORD, STL, ATL, MDW, BNA, BWI, DFW, MSP, IAH, FLL, DTW, MCI, CLT, PHX, DAL, BOS, JFK, PHL, LAS, AUS, EWR, SRQ, SAN, MCO, RSW, TPA, MIA, DCA, LGA, IND, SEA, GRR, CUN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from MKE to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE and HDN. 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 DEN to MKE

Denver International Airport (DEN) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MKE ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 894 miles (1,438 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE) and Hayden (HDN).