Milwaukee to Columbia (MKE–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MKE and CAE. Nearest airports to MKE with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 67 mi) · Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 74 mi) · Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 80 mi)
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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 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 49m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 51m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 10m AAACAS → AAG7NZ Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 21m AAWN → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 6h 19m DLWS → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 36m AAQR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 24m AAG3QF → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 15h 7m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MKE Routes CAE Routes MKE Live Flights CAE Live Flights MKE Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
ATL ~3h 49m CLT ~3h 51m ORD ~4h 10m DCA ~4h 21m LGA ~6h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
227
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 → CAE
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
58%
Return
CAE → MKE
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric MKE→CAE ORD→CAE MDW→CAE
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 1
Weekly flights – 83 –
Departure OTP 90% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights · Chicago (MDW) to Columbia flights · South Bend (SBN) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Facts

MKE–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE 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.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from CAE to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and SBN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and South Bend (SBN).