Detroit to Milwaukee (DTW–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–MKE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 36 | 320, 717, CR7, CR9 | 1h09-1h22 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MKE | YQG→MKE | TOL→MKE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 128 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 18m | 0h 59m | 0h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · MKE: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–MKE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to MKE
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 128 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to MKE is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 237 miles (381 km). There are approximately 128 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 216 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).