Detroit to Milwaukee (DTW–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–MKE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 237 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 60 | 712, 717, CR7, CR9 | 1h13-1h22 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | CR7 | 1h21 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 6 | CR9 | 1h13 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→MKE | CLE→MKE | GRR→MKE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 1h 5m | 23h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 73 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 13 minutes to 1 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 237 miles (381 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).