Detroit to Milwaukee (DTW–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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237 mi airlines 152/wk
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Flight Schedule 52 flights Verified 48m ago
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WS6964cs
WS WestJet
717
8:34 AM
EDT TM
8:49 AM
CDT
1h 15m
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DL1134+1
DL Delta
717
8:34 AM
EDT TM
8:49 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL1446
DL Delta
717
8:35 AM
EDT TM
8:49 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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WS7020
WS WestJet
717
8:35 AM
EDT TM
8:49 AM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL5214
DL Delta
CR7
12:15 PM
EDT TM
12:28 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL3995
DL Delta
CR9
12:15 PM
EDT TM
12:28 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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KE3227+1
KE Korean
CR9
12:17 PM
EDT TM
12:32 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS6978
WS WestJet
CR9
12:55 PM
EDT TM
1:14 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL3937+1
DL Delta
CR9
12:55 PM
EDT TM
1:14 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WS5459+2
WS WestJet
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
4:06 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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VS1869cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
4:06 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WS5463
WS WestJet
320
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:06 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL1343
DL Delta
320
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:06 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WS5470
WS WestJet
320
3:55 PM
EDT TM
4:06 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL3936+1
DL Delta
CR7
4:00 PM
EDT TM
4:22 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WS6745
WS WestJet
CR9
4:00 PM
EDT TM
4:22 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WS5584
WS WestJet
CR9
5:40 PM
EDT TM
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL3675+1
DL Delta
CR9
5:40 PM
EDT TM
5:58 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS5471
WS WestJet
CR9
5:40 PM
EDT TM
5:55 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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VS1857cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
5:40 PM
EDT TM
5:58 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS5586
WS WestJet
CR9
5:48 PM
EDT TM
6:03 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS5476
WS WestJet
CR9
5:48 PM
EDT TM
6:03 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS5517
WS WestJet
CR9
5:48 PM
EDT TM
6:03 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS5547
WS WestJet
CR9
5:48 PM
EDT TM
6:03 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS5560
WS WestJet
CR9
5:48 PM
EDT TM
6:03 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS5520
WS WestJet
CR9
5:48 PM
EDT TM
6:03 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL3724+4
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
8:08 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AM3620cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:11 PM
EDT TM
8:29 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WS6508cs
WS WestJet
CR9
8:23 PM
EDT TM
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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VS1859cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
8:23 PM
EDT TM
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WS6932cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:45 AM
CDT TM
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL3757+2
DL Delta
CR9
6:50 AM
CDT TM
9:04 AM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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KE3228cs
KE Korean
CR9
9:31 AM
CDT
11:38 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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DL1134+1
DL Delta
717
9:35 AM
CDT
11:44 AM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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DL1446
DL Delta
717
9:35 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AF2878
AF Air France
717
1:00 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DL5214
DL Delta
CR7
1:08 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL3995
DL Delta
CR9
1:08 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL3937+1
DL Delta
CR9
1:55 PM
CDT
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS6456
WS WestJet
CR9
1:55 PM
CDT
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS5401
WS WestJet
CR9
1:55 PM
CDT
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS5461
WS WestJet
CR9
1:55 PM
CDT
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AF2858cs
AF Air France
CR9
1:55 PM
CDT TM
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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WS5439
WS WestJet
319
5:00 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AF2251
AF Air France
320
5:01 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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WS5433
WS WestJet
320
5:01 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AF2237
AF Air France
320
5:01 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL1343
DL Delta
320
5:01 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AF2599
AF Air France
320
5:01 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL3936+1
DL Delta
CR7
5:05 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AF2218
AF Air France
CR9
6:38 PM
CDT
8:51 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL3675+1
DL Delta
CR9
6:38 PM
CDT TM
8:51 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Milwaukee
3 carriers, 152 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 152 Flights/wk 237 mi 1h 11m nonstop -1h behind 85 1-stop hubs

DTW–MKE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS 56 320, 717, CR7, CR9 1h11-1h22 80% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS, WS
UA United Airlines 1 80% Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 80%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL, WS
717 Boeing 717 – DL, WS
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AM, DL, KE, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (56 flights/wk, 98%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 2%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to MKE direction.
Mon
21
flights
Tue
21
flights
Wed
23
flights
Thu
22
flights
Fri
23
flights
Sat
19
flights
Sun
23
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
30
Nonstop flights
152
Outbound / wk
104
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,266
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.

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric DTW→MKE TOL→MKE LAN→MKE
Distance from DTW 49 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 152
Flight time 1h 11m 0h 42m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
237 mi / 381 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m to 1h 22m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance237 mi / 381 km
Flight time1h 11m to 1h 22m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights152 out / 104 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 1h 11m to 1h 22m. The route covers 237 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 152 nonstop flights per week from DTW to MKE. The return direction has about 104 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAN, JVL, SBN, MSN, CLE, TVC, LEX, PIT, SDF, CAK, CMH, BUF, ATW, YYZ, TYS, TEB, SUS, RDU, AFW, HPN, YUL, OMA, PVD, SAV, TUL, BDL, SAT, JAX, OKC, DAL, GSP, SRQ, PIE, APF, CHS, PBI, YYC, MIA, SCF, VNY, FLL, PLS, MBJ, PDX, CUN, SMF, SJC, LAX, PVR, IMT, SFO, PUJ, STL, ORD, ANC, MDW, MSP, JFK, IAD, ATL, BWI, CLT, LGA, BNA, EWR, PHL, IAH, DCA, DEN, DFW, BOS, RSW, TPA, AUS, MCO, DSM, MCI, IND, ESC, PHX, MQT, LAS, SAN, SLC and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from MKE to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TOL, LAN 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 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 152 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to MKE ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 237 miles (381 km). There are approximately 152 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 256 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).