Milwaukee to Philadelphia (MKE–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5365
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:11 AM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA5486
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5018
AA American
CR9
12:34 PM
CDT
3:48 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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QR8758
QR Qatar
CR9
12:34 PM
CDT
3:48 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5604
AA American
CR7
1:10 PM
CDT
4:19 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA5531
AA American
CR9
5:53 PM
CDT
9:08 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA5018
AA American
CR9
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:04 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5604
AA American
CR7
12:28 PM
EDT TF
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA5531
AA American
CR9
4:03 PM
EDT TF
5:23 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA5362
AA American
CR9
9:36 PM
EDT TF
10:42 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5483
AA American
CR9
10:25 PM
EDT TF
11:47 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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Milwaukee to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 689 mi 2h 9m nonstop +1h ahead 118 1-stop hubs

MKE–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 689 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 118 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 35 CR7, CR9 2h09-2h15 100% Oneworld QR
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
118
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,071
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 Philadelphia from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric MKE→PHL ORD→PHL MSN→PHL
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 18 3
Weekly flights 36 334 50
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 44m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
689 mi / 1,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 15m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

MKE–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance689 mi / 1,108 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 35 return
1-stop connections118 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 15m. The route covers 689 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from MKE to PHL. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, BKL, LBE, PTK, HPN, YIP, TEB, CRW, BED, CMH, GRR, DAY, BUF, YYZ, CLE, PIT, LUK, BWI, CVG, LGA, RIC, STP, TRI, SDF, IND, SBN, IAD, MSN, PSM, SCE, LEB, RDU, SLN, ACY, TYS, AVL, ORH, ALB, CHS, PIE, RYY, SSI, MYR, DSM, MSY, SAV, AGS, HHH, MLU, MEM, TUL, CHA, VRB, JFK, OMA, ORL, GPT, MKC, AFW, FXE, BCT, HOU, SRQ, FMY, SUA, APF, BJC, OPF, EGE, NEW, PBI, FLL, APA, MRK, JAC, BZN, EYW, MIA, BIV, DCA, SAT, PLS, SCF, MBJ, CUN, SNA, VNY, RSW, PUJ, MRY, SJC, BUR, SBA, LAX, SFO, EWR, ORD, MDW, BNA, MSP, DTW, STL, ATL, MCI, CLT, DFW, TPA, BOS, MCO, IAH, SEA, DAL, LAS, PHX, DEN, SAN, AUS and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from PHL to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN 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.

Flights from MKE to PHL

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to PHL ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 689 miles (1,108 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

118 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).