Milwaukee to Cleveland (MKE–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Milwaukee to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 327 mi 0h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 46 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and CLE, connecting options are available through 46 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CMH ~2h 41m IND ~3h 3m TEB ~4h 5m HPN ~4h 13m IAD ~4h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,273
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 → CLE
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
14%
Return
CLE → MKE
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric MKE→CLE ORD→CLE MDW→CLE
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 13 2
Weekly flights 1 319 40
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 54m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights · Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
327 mi / 527 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m.
Facts

MKE–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance327 mi / 527 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 0h 51m. The route covers 327 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKE to CLE. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, IND, TEB, HPN, IAD, AMW, RDU, DAL, LRD, ORL, EGE, MSY, BCT, APF, PBI, JFK, ATL, PUJ, BNA, CUN, PHL, STL, ORD, MDW, BWI, MSP, DCA, SLC, DTW, BOS, MIA, CLT, DFW, IAH, TPA, PHX, LGA, FLL, EWR, DEN, RSW, MCO, SRQ, LAS, GRR and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from CLE 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 CLE

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to CLE ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 327 miles (527 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).