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

MKE Airport Page →
1,033 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 27m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2868
WN Southwest
B38M
5:20 AM
CDT
7:55 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3229
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
8:50 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2258
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:55 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1181
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
12:30 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1766
WN Southwest
73H
12:10 PM
CDT
2:50 PM
CDT
2h 40m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN668
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:30 PM
CDT
6:10 PM
CDT
2h 40m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN692
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
4:55 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 40m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2400
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
6:20 PM
CDT
9:05 PM
CDT
2h 45m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h 10m WN EJALXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Austin flights
STL St Louis 4h 15m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 33m AAG3QF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
BNA Nashville 4h 40m WN AMDLWN Nashville (BNA) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 4h 42m AAACAS 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m WN JTLLXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Austin flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 56m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Austin flights
DTW Detroit 5h AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Austin flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 7m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
IAH Houston 5h 8m NZUA ACCMEJA Houston (IAH) to Austin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Austin
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,033 mi 2h 38m nonstop

MKE–AUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,033 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 8 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h35-2h40 75%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
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
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,530
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
80%
Return
AUS → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
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 MSN→AUS
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 17 2
Weekly flights 8 170
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 6m 2h 17m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,033 mi / 1,662 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m gate to gate.
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 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,033 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MKE to AUS: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, St. Louis Lambert and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUS 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.
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, MSN and RFD. 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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to AUS is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,033 miles (1,662 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, St. Louis Lambert and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).