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

MKE Airport Page →
689 mi airlines charter/private 57/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 7m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5486
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:13 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5232
AA American
CR9
6:20 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1007
AA American
319
6:20 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2388
QR Qatar
CR9
10:21 AM
CDT
1:29 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2464
QR Qatar
CR9
10:21 AM
CDT
1:29 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2323
QR Qatar
CR9
10:21 AM
CDT
1:29 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5018
AA American
CR9
12:52 PM
CDT
4:03 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5356
AA American
CR9
12:58 PM
CDT
4:06 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2328
QR Qatar
CR9
12:58 PM
CDT
4:06 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2311
QR Qatar
CR9
12:58 PM
CDT
4:06 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5531
AA American
CR9
6:00 PM
CDT
9:09 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA710
AA American
319
6:03 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5018
AA American
CR9
11:00 AM
EDT TF
12:22 PM
CDT
2h 22m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5474
AA American
CR9
11:00 AM
EDT TF
12:23 PM
CDT
2h 23m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA710
AA American
319
3:59 PM
EDT TC
5:17 PM
CDT
2h 18m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5531
AA American
CR7
4:04 PM
EDT TF
5:23 PM
CDT
2h 19m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5439
AA American
CR9
4:10 PM
EDT TF
5:30 PM
CDT
2h 20m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1075
AA American
319
10:00 PM
EDT
11:14 PM
CDT
2h 14m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5483
AA American
CR9
10:25 PM
EDT TF
11:44 PM
CDT
2h 19m
41%
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
MDW Chicago 3h 45m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 3h 45m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 4h 7m AAWN AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
STL St Louis 4h 17m WN AAEIIB St Louis (STL) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 4h 24m WN AAEIQR Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 48m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 53m AFAMDL AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 4h 53m B6DLKE AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 3m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 689 mi 2h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

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 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 41 319, CR9 2h-2h13 66% Oneworld QR
DL Delta Air Lines 0 66% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,962
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 → PHL
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
90%
Return
PHL → MKE
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → PHL delays →

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 21 4
Weekly flights 57 361 43
Flight time 2h 8m 1h 45m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 66%
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 8m gate to gate.
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 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights57 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 689 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MKE to PHL: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent 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 Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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.
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 PHL

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to PHL is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 689 miles (1,108 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).