Milwaukee to Las Vegas (MKE–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
1,520 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4197
WN Southwest
738
5:10 AM
CDT
7:00 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2303
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 AM
CDT
7:40 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN860
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2126
WN Southwest
7S7
10:20 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4659
WN Southwest
B38M
12:15 PM
CDT
1:47 PM
PDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1536
WN Southwest
73H
1:15 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1291
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 PM
CDT
8:45 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN354
WN Southwest
738
7:30 PM
CDT
9:20 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3213
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
PDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1533
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
PDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1408
WN Southwest
73H
8:20 AM
PDT T1
1:50 PM
CDT
3h 30m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4337
WN Southwest
B38M
8:35 AM
PDT T1
2:05 PM
CDT
3h 30m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2279
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 PM
PDT T1
11:33 PM
CDT
3h 18m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2377
WN Southwest
73H
7:25 PM
PDT T1
12:55 AM+1
CDT
3h 30m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4136
WN Southwest
738
8:25 PM
PDT T1
1:55 AM+1
CDT
3h 30m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN753
WN Southwest
7M8
9:23 PM
PDT T1
2:27 AM+1
CDT
3h 4m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 27m UAWN ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Las Vegas flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 35m AAASUA A8AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Las Vegas flights
STL St Louis 5h 36m WN F9WNY4 St Louis (STL) to Las Vegas flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 44m AMDLKE AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Las Vegas flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 44m AFAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Las Vegas flights
MDW Chicago 5h 50m WN EJALXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Las Vegas flights
ORD Chicago 5h 59m AAACAS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Las Vegas flights
MCI Kansas City 6h WN NKWN Kansas City (MCI) to Las Vegas flights
DTW Detroit 6h 17m AFDLKE AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Las Vegas flights
BNA Nashville 6h 25m WN F9UDWN Nashville (BNA) to Las Vegas flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Las Vegas
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,520 mi 3h 50m nonstop -2h behind

MKE–LAS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,520 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–LAS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 22 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h32-3h55 70%
F9 Frontier 0 70%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (22 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 LAS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to LAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,276
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 → LAS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
75%
Return
LAS → MKE
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → LAS delays →

Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Harry Reid International Airport.
Metric MKE→LAS ORD→LAS MSN→LAS
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 28 7
Weekly flights 23 299
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 21m 3h 39m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Harry Reid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · LAS: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 4:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,520 mi / 2,447 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from LAS

Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.

Las Vegas Climate

Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.

Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.

MKE–LAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Las Vegas route.
Route details
Distance1,520 mi / 2,447 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: LAS
IATA / ICAOLAS / KLAS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr56.5M
Elevation2,181 ft / 665 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to LAS flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,520 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MKE to LAS: Southwest Airlines and Frontier.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and St. Louis Lambert.
Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from LAS to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and RFD. 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 LAS

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MKE to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to LAS is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,520 miles (2,447 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).