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

MKE Airport Page →
327 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 38 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 2h 55m WN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
DTW Detroit 2h 57m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 3h 25m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
STL St Louis 3h 40m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 3h 55m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
BWI Baltimore 4h WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 7m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
DCA Washington 4h 19m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 43m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 48m AADL → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
327 mi 1h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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All flights from Cleveland (CLE) Cleveland to Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MDW ~2h 55m DTW ~2h 57m ORD ~3h 25m PIT ~3h 35m YYZ ~3h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
948
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
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
76%
Return
CLE → MKE
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
67%
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 MSN→CLE
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 22 1
Weekly flights – 373 1
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 1h 4m
Departure OTP 94% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights · Madison (MSN) 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 1h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance327 mi / 527 km
Flight time1h 8m
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: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 327 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
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, MSN 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.

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 is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 327 miles (527 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).