Milwaukee to Austin (MKE–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2951
WN Southwest
7M8
10:10 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2278
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
CDT
2:20 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2247
WN Southwest
73H
1:05 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3274
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 AM
MDT
2:35 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1592
WN Southwest
73H
3:40 PM
MDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 35m
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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Milwaukee to Austin
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,033 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 63 1-stop hubs

MKE–AUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,033 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–AUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 10 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h50-2h55 51%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 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, MKE to AUS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,927
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
MKE → AUS
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
78%
Return
AUS → MKE
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric MKE→AUS ORD→AUS MDW→AUS
Distance from MKE 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 4
Weekly flights 10 199 55
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 52m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Austin is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · AUS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,033 mi / 1,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

MKE–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Austin route.
Route details
Distance1,033 mi / 1,662 km
Flight time2h 50m to 2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,033 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from MKE to AUS. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, MSY, IND, DSM, CVG, CMH, PWK, FTW, EGE, OKC, GRR, BKL, APA, RDU, MTJ, ISM, SRQ, IAD, CHA, RNO, ORL, JAC, TEB, HPN, IFP, BCT, APF, BED, OPF, ELP, PBI, LGA, PVR, CUN, DCA, IAH, JFK, PHL, DFW, DTW, ORD, STL, BNA, MDW, MSP, SLC, CLT, MIA, ATL, PHX, DEN, LAS, TPA, DAL, FLL, MCI, MCO, BWI, BOS, EWR, SEA, SAN and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Austin is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from AUS to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and ATW. 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 MKE to AUS

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to AUS ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,033 miles (1,662 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Appleton (ATW).