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

MKE Airport Page →
689 mi airlines 23/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 1h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA3260
AA American
319
6:00 AM
CDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5365
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:11 AM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5806
AA American
ER4
10:27 AM
CDT
1:38 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5604
AA American
CR7
1:10 PM
CDT
4:19 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5806
AA American
E145
8:25 AM
EDT TF
10:01 AM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5604
AA American
CR7
11:05 AM
EDT TF
12:32 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5362
AA American
CR9
8:15 PM
EDT TF
9:41 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Milwaukee to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 689 mi 1h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 65 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 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 65 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 22 319, CR7, CR9, ER4 1h58-2h11 100% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (22 flights/wk, 96%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,198
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
PHL → MKE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
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 8 3
Weekly flights 23 246 32
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 58m 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 1h 43m to 2h 11m.
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 time1h 43m to 2h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 21 return
1-stop connections65 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 1h 43m to 2h 11m. The route covers 689 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from MKE to PHL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, BKL, TEB, LBE, PWK, HPN, CMH, YIP, DAY, BED, CRW, IAD, IND, CVG, RIC, MSN, RDU, AVL, BWI, GRR, JFK, SSI, OMA, MYR, SAV, CHA, MSY, BCT, OPF, APF, APA, PBI, JAC, PLS, MBJ, DCA, CUN, PUJ, ORD, SEA, STL, MDW, CLT, BNA, DTW, ATL, MSP, RSW, FLL, BUF, MCO, TPA, SRQ, BOS, MIA, MCI, DAL, DEN, SLC, PHX, IAH, DFW, SAN, LAS and AUS. 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.
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 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MKE to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to PHL ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 689 miles (1,108 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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