Milwaukee to Denver (MKE–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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894 mi airlines 57/wk
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WN2431
WN Southwest
738
5:55 AM
CDT
7:45 AM
MDT
2h 50m
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WN2910
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
MDT
2h 35m
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UA1204
UA United
7M8
8:15 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3152
WN Southwest
738
12:00 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
MDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2657
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
CDT
2:05 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA1602
UA United
319
4:10 PM
CDT
6:01 PM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA1267
UA United
320
4:40 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
MDT
2h 35m
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WN377
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN330
WN Southwest
73H
5:55 PM
CDT
7:30 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1598
WN Southwest
737
6:20 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3779
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
MDT
2h 35m
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F91609
F9 Frontier
321
7:46 PM
CDT
9:34 PM
MDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN3218
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
MDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2815
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 AM
MDT
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2348
WN Southwest
737
10:40 AM
MDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3185
WN Southwest
7M8
10:55 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
MDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA1836
UA United
B38M
11:35 AM
MDT
2:57 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN1569
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
MDT
4:30 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2787
WN Southwest
7M8
2:05 PM
MDT
5:25 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1269
WN Southwest
7M8
2:22 PM
MDT
5:31 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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F91608
F9 Frontier
A21N
2:49 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA1728
UA United
319
5:54 PM
MDT
9:21 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA1485
UA United
319
5:55 PM
MDT
9:21 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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WN1953
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
MDT
9:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1939
WN Southwest
737
7:26 PM
MDT
10:28 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN2935
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 PM
MDT
11:40 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Milwaukee to Denver
3 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 894 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 72 1-stop hubs

MKE–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 894 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 41 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h35-2h50 78%
UA United Airlines 14 319, 320, 7M8 2h35-2h51 78% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 2 321 2h48 78%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
321 Airbus A321 – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (43 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to DEN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,762
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 → DEN
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
93%
Return
DEN → MKE
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric MKE→DEN ORD→DEN MSN→DEN
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 12 2
Weekly flights 57 330 27
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 35m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
894 mi / 1,438 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 51m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

MKE–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Denver route.
Route details
Distance894 mi / 1,438 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights57 out / 64 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 51m. The route covers 894 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from MKE to DEN. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, GRB, PUB, OMA, DSM, SLN, SBN, MSN, IND, EGE, CPR, CVG, MSY, CMH, CLE, DAY, MTJ, GRR, JAC, BZN, ICT, AZA, OKC, TEB, AVL, GTF, HPN, IAD, RIC, RDU, SAV, BCT, ELP, APF, PBI, PVR, MBJ, SLC, CUN, DCA, MSP, ORD, JFK, BNA, ATL, BUF, MDW, PHL, PHX, STL, DFW, DTW, CLT, MCI, LAS, RSW, AUS, DAL, BWI, IAH, MIA, SRQ, BOS, MCO, TPA, LGA, SEA, FLL, SAN, EWR, RNO and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from DEN to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and RFD. 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 DEN

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to DEN ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 894 miles (1,438 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).