Houston to Milwaukee (IAH–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA6235
UA United
E75L
12:40 AM
CDT TC
3:29 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5493
UA United
E7W
7:27 AM
CDT TB
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6158
UA United
E75L
12:20 PM
CDT TB
3:09 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2241
UA United
73G
8:14 PM
CDT TC
10:55 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6146
UA United
E75L
5:38 AM
CDT
8:50 AM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2483
UA United
73G
8:05 AM
CDT
11:01 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5635
UA United
E7W
12:10 PM
CDT
3:13 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6196
UA United
E7W
12:16 PM
CDT
5:17 PM
CDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6188
UA United
E7W
8:24 PM
CDT
11:13 PM
CDT
2h 49m
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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Houston to Milwaukee
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 986 mi 2h 41m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

IAH–MKE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 986 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 22 73G, E75L, E7W 2h41-2h49 80% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to MKE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,744
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
IAH → MKE
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
75%
Return
MKE → IAH
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Houston

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric IAH→MKE AUS→MKE GRK→MKE
Distance from IAH 140 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 22 10 1
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 35m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Milwaukee is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m to 2h 49m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance986 mi / 1,586 km
Flight time2h 41m to 2h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 23 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 2h 41m to 2h 49m. The route covers 986 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from IAH to MKE. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, SDF, ABY, OKC, ECP, CMH, CAK, APA, CLE, OMA, SAV, DAL, APF, JAX, IAD, HDN, EGE, PBI, SCF, CHS, BZN, PVR, JAC, MBJ, LAX, RNO, SLC, MDW, STL, DEN, ORD, FLL, BNA, ATL, RSW, DFW, BWI, MSP, SEA, DCA, MCI, MIA, DTW, CLT, AUS, SRQ, MCO, LGA, PUJ, PHL, PHX, EWR, SAN, TPA, LAS, BOS, IND, CUN, GRR and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MKE to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS and GRK. 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 IAH to MKE

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MKE ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).