Milwaukee to Houston (MKE–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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986 mi airlines 57/wk
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Flight Schedule 28 flights Verified 16m ago
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✈ Nonstop
NZ2708+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
5:38 AM
CDT
8:50 AM
CDT
3h 12m
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UA5468
UA United
E7W
8:00 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
CDT
3h
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UA5536
UA United
E7W
8:15 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
CDT
3h
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UA6254
UA United
E7W
10:46 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 54m
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UA5635
UA United
E75L
11:59 AM
CDT
2:49 PM
CDT
2h 50m
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UA745
UA United
738
12:00 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
CDT
3h
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UA6150
UA United
E75L
1:52 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 13m
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UA4025
UA United
E7W
2:20 PM
CDT
5:24 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA5485
UA United
E7W
4:34 PM
CDT
7:48 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA3783
UA United
7M9
4:40 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2706cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
5:10 PM
CDT
8:22 PM
CDT
3h 12m
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UA6188+1
UA United
E75L
7:40 PM
CDT
10:55 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA6149
UA United
E7W
7:20 AM
CDT TB
10:05 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA6139
UA United
E75L
8:00 AM
CDT TB
10:42 AM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA570
UA United
738
8:00 AM
CDT TC
10:38 AM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA5990
UA United
E75L
12:05 PM
CDT TA
2:50 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA6158+1
UA United
E75L
12:20 PM
CDT TB
3:07 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2707cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
1:30 PM
CDT TC
4:19 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA6164
UA United
E7W
2:20 PM
CDT TB
5:06 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA4695
UA United
E7W
2:20 PM
CDT TB
5:06 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA5387
UA United
E7W
2:20 PM
CDT TB
5:06 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA3783
UA United
739
4:25 PM
CDT TC
7:10 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA5370
UA United
E7W
7:57 PM
CDT TB
10:45 PM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2709cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
8:00 PM
CDT TB
10:45 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA4774
UA United
E7W
8:10 PM
CDT TB
10:59 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA6235+2
UA United
E75L
8:14 PM
CDT TB
10:59 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EK6135cs
EK Emirates
E75L
8:14 PM
CDT TB
10:59 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA6118
UA United
E7W
9:35 PM
CDT TB
12:19 AM+1
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Milwaukee to Houston
1 carrier, 57 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 986 mi 2h 45m nonstop 107 1-stop hubs

MKE–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 986 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 43 738, 7M9, E75L, E7W 2h45-3h15 100% Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – NZ, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (43 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 IAH direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,388
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 Houston from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MKE→IAH ORD→IAH RFD→IAH
Distance from MKE 67 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 23 1
Weekly flights 57 458
Flight time 2h 45m 1h 57m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 15m.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

MKE–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Houston route.
Route details
Distance986 mi / 1,586 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights57 out / 71 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h 15m. The route covers 986 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from MKE to IAH. The return direction has about 71 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JCI, TUL, MSY, MLU, DAL, DAY, HOU, FTY, LUK, AEX, GPT, LNK, SDF, MEM, CRW, GRR, IND, CVG, DSM, MKC, CMH, SLN, TYS, OMA, NEW, MDW, GRK, SBN, SAF, GUF, CHS, APA, CLE, SAT, SAV, PIT, YYZ, APF, TEB, CRP, RDU, VRB, OKC, RIC, ICT, SRQ, CHA, EGE, SUA, IAD, OPF, SCF, MTJ, FLL, PBI, LRD, JAC, BZN, CUN, MIA, ELP, EYW, VNY, PVR, APC, ALB, SNA, MBJ, YEG, PLS, SBA, LAX, RNO, BUR, SJC, YYC, SFO, YYT, PUJ, SLC, ORD, DEN, DFW, MSP, OGG, ATL, STL, DTW, MCO, BWI, DCA, CLT, MCI, PHX, AUS, PHL, LAS, BNA, EWR, LGA, BOS, TPA, SEA, SAN, RSW, FTW and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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.
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 IAH

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to IAH ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Chicago (MDW).