Milwaukee to Oakland (MKE–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Milwaukee to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,830 mi -2h behind 33 1-stop hubs

MKE–OAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 1,830 miles . Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0 – – 72% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (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 OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
EGE ~5h 49m OMA ~5h 58m JAC ~6h 0m APA ~6h 1m MTJ ~6h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
620
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKE → OAK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
86%
Return
OAK → MKE
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric MKE→OAK RFD→OAK MDW→OAK
Distance from MKE – 80 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 2 25
Departure OTP 72% – –
Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Oakland flights · Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,830 mi / 2,946 km
Facts

MKE–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,830 mi / 2,946 km
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to OAK flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EGE, OMA, JAC, APA, MTJ, YIP, LRD, IAD, DFW, AZA, ELP, TEB, BNA, ATL, PHL, OPF, MCO, PBI, PVR, BOS, JFK, FLL, MIA, MDW, AUS, SLC, CLT, DAL, LAS, PHX, DEN, SEA and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from OAK to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via EGE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Chicago (MDW).