Milwaukee to Buffalo (MKE–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Milwaukee to Buffalo
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 463 mi 1h 7m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

MKE–BUF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin lead the route. The flight covers 463 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – 1h07 59% SkyTeam –
ZW Air Wisconsin 0 – – 59% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: ZW (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to BUF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PWK ~3h 6m IND ~3h 44m HPN ~4h 10m BED ~4h 11m IAD ~4h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
787
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
MKE → BUF
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
80%
Return
BUF → MKE
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric MKE→BUF ORD→BUF MDW→BUF
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8 2
Weekly flights 1 149 38
Flight time 1h 7m 1h 38m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 59% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights · Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
463 mi / 746 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m.
Facts

MKE–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance463 mi / 746 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take approximately 1h 7m. The route covers 463 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKE to BUF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, IND, HPN, BED, IAD, RIC, DAL, PIE, PBI, BCT, OPF, APF, BNA, DFW, EWR, MIA, MDW, ORD, DCA, JFK, BWI, CLT, LGA, PHL, DTW, TPA, LAS, FLL, MCO, BOS, SRQ, RSW, ATL, DEN and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from BUF to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BUF

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Air Wisconsin. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to BUF ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 463 miles (746 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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