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

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UA6146
UA United
E75L
5:38 AM
CDT
8:50 AM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA6196
UA United
E7W
7:55 AM
CDT
10:46 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA2483
UA United
73G
8:05 AM
CDT
11:01 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA5635
UA United
E7W
12:10 PM
CDT
3:13 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA6188
UA United
E7W
5:10 PM
CDT
8:22 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA5493
UA United
E7W
7:27 AM
CDT TB
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA6158
UA United
E75L
12:20 PM
CDT TB
3:09 PM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA6235
UA United
E7W
8:00 PM
CDT TA
10:45 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA2241
UA United
73G
8:14 PM
CDT TC
10:55 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Milwaukee to Houston
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 986 mi 2h 51m nonstop 65 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 51m. Beyond nonstop, 65 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 23 73G, E75L, E7W 2h51-3h12 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (23 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,722
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKE → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
IAH → MKE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MKE→IAH ORD→IAH MDW→IAH
Distance from MKE 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 2
Weekly flights 23 268 2
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 2m 2h 58m
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 51m to 3h 12m.
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 51m to 3h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 22 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 51m to 3h 12m. The route covers 986 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from MKE to IAH. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, MSY, DAY, IND, CRW, DSM, CMH, CVG, SLN, OMA, CLE, TEB, GRR, SAV, IAD, OKC, CHA, LRD, RDU, ICT, EGE, APF, RIC, MTJ, PBI, JAC, RNO, PVR, ELP, PLS, MBJ, PUJ, SLC, CUN, MDW, PHL, DFW, ORD, MSP, MIA, SRQ, BWI, DTW, DEN, CLT, STL, PHX, DCA, FLL, TPA, MCO, LAS, ATL, RSW, AUS, BNA, LGA, EWR, MCI, JFK, BOS, SEA, SAN, DAL and FTW. 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 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 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MKE to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to IAH ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 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) and Chicago (MDW).