Milwaukee to Rochester (MKE–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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240 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 26m AAACAS AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 48m AFAMDL DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
MQT Gwinn ~4h IRO AA Gwinn (MQT) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 50m AAWN Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 22m Bullhead City (IFP) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
240 mi 0h 50m nonstop

MKE–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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 → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RST → MKE
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric MKE→RST ORD→RST MDW→RST
Distance from MKE 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 7
Weekly flights 63 1
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 10m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rochester is 0 hours the same as Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
240 mi / 387 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m gate to gate.

MKE–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance240 mi / 387 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 0h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 240 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from RST to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD 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 RST

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to RST is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (387 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).