Milwaukee to Reno (MKE–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
1,663 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 55m UAWN → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h AFAMDL → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h EJALXJWN → F9NKWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 15m AAASUA → AAASMNL Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
ORD Chicago 6h 18m AAACAS → UAVJT Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights
DAL Dallas 6h 30m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Reno flights
MDW Chicago 6h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 23m B6LXJ → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 24m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 26m AAQFQR → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Reno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,663 mi 4h nonstop -2h behind

MKE–RNO had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,663 miles in 4h.

Also explore MKE Routes RNO Routes MKE Live Flights RNO Live Flights MKE Delays RNO Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKE–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (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 RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~5h 55m MSP ~6h 0m LAS ~6h 0m PHX ~6h 15m ORD ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
561
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 → RNO
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
58%
Return
RNO → MKE
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → RNO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reno from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric MKE→RNO ORD→RNO MDW→RNO
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 2
Weekly flights – 8 9
Flight time 4h 3h 33m 4h 10m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights · Chicago (MDW) to Reno flights · Appleton (ATW) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Reno is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · RNO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 4:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,663 mi / 2,677 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Reno route.
Route details
Distance1,663 mi / 2,677 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-2 hours
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: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,663 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MKE to RNO: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
Reno is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from RNO to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and ATW. 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 RNO

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to RNO is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,663 miles (2,677 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Appleton (ATW).