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

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854 mi airlines 57/wk
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✈ Nonstop
AA2621+2
AA American
738
7:08 AM
CDT
9:57 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2886cs
QR Qatar
738
7:08 AM
CDT
9:57 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2301
QR Qatar
738
7:17 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2361
AA American
738
11:45 AM
CDT
2:19 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2135
AA American
738
12:06 PM
CDT
2:43 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1421
AA American
320
5:00 PM
CDT
7:44 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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QF3167+1
QF Qant
7M8
6:34 PM
CDT
9:16 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2136
AA American
7M8
6:34 PM
CDT
9:16 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA361
AA American
11:05 PM
CDT
1:08 AM+1
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2361
AA American
738
8:36 AM
CDT TC
10:59 AM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA2135
AA American
738
8:50 AM
CDT
11:16 AM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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QF3167+1
QF Qant
320
2:40 PM
CDT
4:59 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2363
AA American
320
2:41 PM
CDT
5:01 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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QF3029
QF Qant
320
2:41 PM
CDT
5:01 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA2136
AA American
7M8
3:21 PM
CDT
5:44 PM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2563
QR Qatar
7M8
3:21 PM
CDT
5:44 PM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2894
QR Qatar
738
8:04 PM
CDT
10:27 PM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1234
AA American
319
9:10 PM
CDT
11:34 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3137
QF Qant
319
9:10 PM
CDT
11:34 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3053
AA American
738
11:41 PM
CDT
1:43 AM+1
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 854 mi 2h 3m nonstop 127 1-stop hubs

MKE–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 854 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 127 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 Also: QF, QR 35 320, 738, 7M8 2h03-2h49 100% Oneworld QF, QR
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, QR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
72
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
127
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,820
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.

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 2 31 3
Weekly flights 57 568 66
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 48m 2h 28m
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
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
854 mi / 1,374 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m to 2h 49m.
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 3m to 2h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights57 out / 72 return
1-stop connections127 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 3m to 2h 49m. The route covers 854 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from MKE to DFW. The return direction has about 72 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, MSY, RST, FSM, MKC, AFW, CGI, ATW, MLU, AAO, MSN, SDF, DSM, HEZ, GRR, MEM, FTW, OMA, IND, LNK, DAY, CVG, APA, AEX, STP, CMH, HOU, GPT, TYS, GRK, SBN, MGY, CLE, AVL, TRI, OKC, ICT, LUK, PIT, YIP, BUF, TEB, YYZ, EGE, CRW, SAF, SAT, SAV, AGS, CHS, RDU, PUB, CHA, RIC, HHH, HPN, HVN, CRP, MYR, IAD, SCF, MTJ, APF, CHO, SRQ, JAC, ORL, PIE, FMY, BZN, MQT, ALB, LRD, FLL, PBI, PSM, BCT, ELP, SUA, EYW, PVR, MIA, SNA, CUN, RNO, LAX, OPF, VNY, SBA, YYC, MRY, PLS, MBJ, SJC, SFO, BIV, AUS, PUJ, YYT, SLC, RSW, JFK, ORD, BWI, TPA, PHX, BNA, MDW, PHL, OGG, ATL, STL, IAH, DTW, MSP, DCA, MCI, DEN, CLT, MCO, EWR, SEA, LGA, LAS, BOS, BUR and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and SkyWest Airlines. With 57 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 3 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 854 miles (1,374 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

127 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).