Milwaukee to Richmond (MKE–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 40m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 3h 50m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 3h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 3h 55m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 8m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 4h 16m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 22m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 29m AAQR → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 4h 44m DLWS → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 3m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 672 mi 1h 33m nonstop +1h ahead

MKE–RIC had nonstop service from Air Wisconsin, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 672 miles in 1h 33m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MKE Routes RIC Routes MKE Live Flights RIC Live Flights MKE Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Milwaukee flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKE–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZW Air Wisconsin 0 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZW (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BWI ~3h 40m DTW ~3h 50m MDW ~3h 55m BNA ~3h 55m CLT ~4h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
860
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 → RIC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
72%
Return
RIC → MKE
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric MKE→RIC ORD→RIC MDW→RIC
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 13 4
Weekly flights – 180 16
Flight time 1h 33m 2h 2m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights · Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights · Gary (GYY) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
672 mi / 1,081 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance672 mi / 1,081 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 672 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MKE to RIC: Air Wisconsin. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago Midway.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from RIC to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and GYY. 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 RIC

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from Air Wisconsin, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MKE to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to RIC is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 672 miles (1,081 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).