Milwaukee to Rochester (MKE–ROC) — 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 15m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Rochester flights
DTW Detroit 3h 21m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 3h 48m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington 4h 9m AAWN AAAS Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 18m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Rochester flights
EWR Newark 4h 26m UA CMUA Newark (EWR) to Rochester flights
LGA New York 4h 50m DLWS DL New York (LGA) to Rochester flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 59m AADL AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 28m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Rochester flights
JFK New York 5h 36m AADLKE AFAMAT New York (JFK) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
469
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 → ROC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
25%
Return
ROC → MKE
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → ROC delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric MKE→ROC ORD→ROC MSN→ROC
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 1
Weekly flights 152
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Rochester.

MKE–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Rochester route.
Route details
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: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to ROC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from ROC 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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