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

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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 6m AAACAS AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 35m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 40m AAWN AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h AADL AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 6h 21m DLWS AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
EWR Newark 7h 28m UA UA Newark (EWR) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 8h 10m UA CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 32m AAQFQR AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
PIT Pittsburgh 23h 56m DL DL Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
281
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 → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
CAE → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → CAE delays →

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 7 1
Weekly flights 76
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m

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, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
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 and MDW. 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, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).