Milwaukee to Raleigh/Durham (MKE–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 35m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 3h 43m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
STL St Louis 3h 50m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 50m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 3h 55m WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 55m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 12m AAACAS AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 4h 32m AAWN AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 33m AAQR AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 34m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
688 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and RDU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,646
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 → RDU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
85%
Return
RDU → MKE
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric MKE→RDU ORD→RDU MSN→RDU
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 16 2
Weekly flights 236 2
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 59m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
688 mi / 1,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

MKE–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance688 mi / 1,108 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 688 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and St. Louis Lambert.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from RDU 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 RDU

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to RDU is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 688 miles (1,108 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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