New York to Milwaukee (LGA–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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736 mi airlines 56/wk
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DL5634
DL Delta
E75
8:30 AM
EDT TC
10:04 AM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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DL4924
DL Delta
CR9
8:44 AM
EDT TC
10:20 AM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL4929
DL Delta
CR9
9:30 AM
EDT TC
11:06 AM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5623
DL Delta
E70
11:50 AM
EDT TC
1:28 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5651
DL Delta
E70
11:55 AM
EDT TC
1:34 PM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5613
DL Delta
E70
3:27 PM
EDT TC
5:07 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5642
DL Delta
E70
3:30 PM
EDT TC
5:16 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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DL5780
DL Delta
E75
7:45 PM
EDT TC
9:30 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL5617
DL Delta
E70
8:00 PM
EDT TC
9:46 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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DL5625
DL Delta
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
9:21 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL5695
DL Delta
E70
6:15 AM
CDT TM
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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DL5634
DL Delta
E75
10:44 AM
CDT
1:54 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DL4924
DL Delta
CR9
11:00 AM
CDT
2:13 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL4929
DL Delta
CR9
2:00 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL5422
DL Delta
CR9
2:10 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL5651
DL Delta
E70
2:25 PM
CDT
5:41 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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DL5623
DL Delta
E70
2:40 PM
CDT TM
6:02 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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DL5613
DL Delta
E70
5:49 PM
CDT TM
9:03 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL5642
DL Delta
E70
5:56 PM
CDT
9:14 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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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New York to Milwaukee
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 736 mi 2h 34m nonstop -1h behind 53 1-stop hubs

LGA–MKE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 736 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 56 CR9, E70, E75 2h34-2h46 93% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (56 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, LGA to MKE direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,732
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
LGA → MKE
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
84%
Return
MKE → LGA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from New York

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric LGA→MKE JFK→MKE TEB→MKE
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 56 14 1
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 46m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
736 mi / 1,185 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 34m to 2h 46m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance736 mi / 1,185 km
Flight time2h 34m to 2h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 58 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 2h 34m to 2h 46m. The route covers 736 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from LGA to MKE. The return direction has about 58 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BED, BUF, EWR, CLE, CMH, IAD, LWB, BDL, MSN, SDF, SAV, JFK, ISM, JAX, OMA, ECP, APF, PBI, CHS, OKC, BCT, EGE, PNS, AUS, BZN, JAC, PHX, SCF, STL, ATL, ORD, SLC, DTW, RSW, MDW, CLT, BNA, MSP, DCA, MCO, IAH, FLL, MCI, MIA, DFW, BOS, TPA, SRQ, DEN, DAL, IND and GRR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from MKE to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to MKE

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to MKE ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 736 miles (1,185 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 114 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).