Long Beach to Milwaukee (LGB–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGB Airport Page →
1,744 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 15m WN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Milwaukee flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 20m WN → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Milwaukee flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 25m EJAVJAWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Milwaukee flights
DAL Dallas 6h WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Milwaukee flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 5m AFDLKE → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Milwaukee flights
BNA Nashville 6h 15m LXJWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Milwaukee flights
MDW Chicago 6h 45m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Milwaukee flights
AUS Austin 7h 8m WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Milwaukee flights
SEA Seattle 19h 43m ASWN → AS Seattle (SEA) to Milwaukee flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Long Beach to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,744 mi 3h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

LGB–MKE had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,744 miles in 3h 50m.

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All flights from Milwaukee (MKE) Milwaukee to Long Beach flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LGB–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~5h 15m PHX ~5h 20m LAS ~5h 25m DAL ~6h 0m SLC ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
358
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MKE → LGB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric LGB→MKE LAX→MKE SNA→MKE
Distance from LGB – 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 3
Weekly flights – 2 1
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 17m 4h 9m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Milwaukee flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Milwaukee flights · Ontario (ONT) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 8:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
1,744 mi / 2,807 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

LGB–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance1,744 mi / 2,807 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,744 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LGB to MKE: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MKE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Milwaukee is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Yes, return flights from MKE to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and ONT. 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 LGB to MKE

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LGB to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to MKE is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,744 miles (2,807 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).