Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale (MKE–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,245 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 124 1-stop hubs

MKE–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,245 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 124 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
124
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,028
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MKE→FLL ORD→FLL RFD→FLL
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 15 1
Weekly flights 1 199 4
Flight time 2h 50m 3h 3m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,245 mi / 2,004 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MKE–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,245 mi / 2,004 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections124 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,245 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKE to FLL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, PWK, MSY, FTY, YIP, ORL, SRQ, FMY, PTK, MRK, JVL, APF, HHH, SSI, PIE, CHS, LCK, TYS, SAV, ISM, SDF, SBM, LUK, CMH, OPF, AVL, CVG, SUA, MNZ, VRB, AGS, IND, GRR, RDU, OSH, ATW, MYR, MEM, BKL, PIT, RIC, CHO, CLE, DAY, YKF, BUF, MIA, TEB, YYZ, DSM, STP, GPT, SBN, BED, EYW, HPN, ISP, OMA, NEW, IAD, ACY, CHA, FTW, LEB, HOU, ELH, HVN, ICT, PSM, MKC, ALB, APA, ORH, MBJ, BJC, CUN, EGE, SAT, PLS, SLC, JAC, LRD, PUJ, AUS, BZN, YEG, ELP, PVR, VNY, SNA, OGD, BUR, SJC, LAX, MCO, YYC, RNO, PHX, SFO, RSW, TPA, MDW, JFK, BNA, ORD, DAL, ATL, MSP, BWI, STL, DTW, DFW, CLT, BOS, PHL, DCA, EWR, LGA, IAH, DEN, MCI, LAS, SEA and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from FLL to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, RFD and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 FLL

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to FLL ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,245 miles (2,004 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

124 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Chicago (MDW).