Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth (MKE–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA2621
AA American
738
6:20 AM
CDT
9:21 AM
MDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2361
AA American
738
11:49 AM
CDT
2:30 PM
MDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA2581
AA American
738
2:07 PM
CDT
6:04 PM
MDT
4h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA1390
AA American
320
3:05 PM
CDT
5:54 PM
MDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA1421
AA American
320
5:00 PM
CDT
7:44 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA2361
AA American
738
8:36 AM
MDT
10:59 AM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA2581
AA American
738
8:38 AM
MDT TA
10:59 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA1733
AA American
320
2:40 PM
MDT
4:59 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2363
AA American
320
2:41 PM
MDT
5:01 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA3053
AA American
738
8:04 PM
MDT
10:27 PM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA1563
AA American
738
8:55 PM
MDT TC
11:18 PM+1
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 854 mi 2h 41m nonstop -1h behind 69 1-stop hubs

MKE–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 854 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 34 320, 738 2h41-4h57 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DFW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,136
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 → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
DFW → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric MKE→DFW ORD→DFW MSN→DFW
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 19 1
Weekly flights 34 378 42
Flight time 2h 41m 1h 23m 2h 34m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
854 mi / 1,374 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m to 4h 57m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

MKE–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance854 mi / 1,374 km
Flight time2h 41m to 4h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 41 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 41m to 4h 57m. The route covers 854 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from MKE to DFW. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, DSM, IND, MSN, OMA, CVG, CMH, DAY, MSY, SBN, GRR, OKC, ICT, AVL, GRK, RDU, IAD, SAV, CHA, EGE, MTJ, RIC, ORL, TEB, MYR, HVN, RNO, PIE, JAC, LRD, PBI, BCT, PVR, OPF, PLS, MBJ, AUS, PUJ, CUN, SLC, BWI, JFK, ORD, MSP, BUF, BNA, PHL, IAH, ATL, DTW, SRQ, STL, PHX, FLL, CLT, DEN, MDW, DCA, MIA, MCO, TPA, RSW, MCI, LAS, LGA, EWR, BOS, SEA and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to DFW ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes to 4 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 854 miles (1,374 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 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 (MDW).