Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale (MKE–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MKE–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,245 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 4 | B38M | 3h02-3h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Milwaukee
| Metric | MKE→FLL | ORD→FLL | RFD→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKE | – | 67 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 206 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 2m | 2h 26m | 2h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MKE: CDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
MKE–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MKE to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKE to FLL ranges from 3 hours 2 minutes to 4 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,245 miles (2,004 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Chicago (MDW).