Milwaukee to Escanaba (MKE–ESC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 56m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Escanaba flights
DTW Detroit 4h 57m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Escanaba flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Milwaukee to Escanaba
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 196 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

MKE–ESC had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 196 miles in 1h 20m.

Also explore MKE Routes ESC Routes MKE Live Flights ESC Live Flights MKE Delays
All flights from Escanaba (ESC) Escanaba to Milwaukee flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKE–ESC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IRO IRO 0 – – 64% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IRO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to ESC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
MSP ~3h 56m DTW ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
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 → ESC
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
ESC → MKE
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Escanaba.
Distance & Flight Time
196 mi / 315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–ESC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Escanaba route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 315 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: ESC
Full nameDelta County Airport
IATA / ICAOESC / KESC
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation609 ft / 186 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to ESC flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Delta County Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 196 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MKE to ESC. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Escanaba is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from ESC to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ESC

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Delta County Airport (ESC) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MKE to ESC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to ESC is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (315 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.