La Crosse to Milwaukee (LSE–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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181 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: YanAir.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 11m AABAEJM → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Milwaukee flights
MSN Madison ~2h 54m → Madison (MSN) to Milwaukee flights
MSP Minneapolis ~3h 31m → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Milwaukee flights
DCA Washington ~5h 50m → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Milwaukee flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 18m → SY Bullhead City (IFP) to Milwaukee flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
La Crosse to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 181 mi 0h 26m nonstop

LSE–MKE had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 181 miles in 0h 26m.

Also explore LSE Routes MKE Routes LSE Live Flights MKE Live Flights MKE Delays
All flights from Milwaukee (MKE) Milwaukee to La Crosse flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LSE–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – – Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 LSE to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MSN ~2h 54m ORD ~3h 11m MSP ~3h 31m DCA ~5h 50m IFP ~8h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
32
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
LSE → MKE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
MKE → LSE
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from La Crosse

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric LSE→MKE RST→MKE CWA→MKE
Distance from LSE – 62 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 26m 0h 45m 0h 45m
Rochester (RST) to Milwaukee flights · Mosinee (CWA) to Milwaukee flights · Waterloo (ALO) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of LSE with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse, it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
181 mi / 290 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

LSE–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the La Crosse to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance181 mi / 290 km
Flight time0h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LSE
Full nameLa Crosse Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 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 LSE to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from La Crosse Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take about 0h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 181 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LSE to MKE: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include RST, CWA and ALO. 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 LSE to MKE

La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

LSE to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LSE to MKE is about 0 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 181 miles (290 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Mosinee (CWA) and Waterloo (ALO).