Milwaukee to Salt Lake City (MKE–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL2716
DL Delta
223
7:35 AM
CDT TM
10:01 AM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL8840
DL Delta
4:54 AM
MDT
8:12 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2619
DL Delta
223
5:15 PM
MDT TM
9:15 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Milwaukee to Salt Lake City
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,244 mi 3h 8m nonstop -1h behind 65 1-stop hubs

MKE–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,244 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 223 3h26 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to SLC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,031
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 → SLC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
56%
Return
SLC → MKE
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric MKE→SLC ORD→SLC MSN→SLC
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 1
Weekly flights 8 158
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,244 mi / 2,002 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m to 3h 26m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

MKE–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,244 mi / 2,002 km
Flight time3h 8m to 3h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 3h 8m to 3h 26m. The route covers 1,244 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MKE to SLC. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EGE, TUL, CPR, PWK, APA, DSM, JAC, MTJ, OMA, RNO, ICT, LAF, IND, CMH, CVG, APC, SAV, BUF, FTW, OKC, IAD, TEB, GRK, HPN, MSY, BED, RDU, SRQ, PIE, ORL, BCT, LRD, PBI, PVR, DCA, MSP, CUN, DTW, ORD, JFK, PHX, PHL, BNA, RSW, ATL, LAS, MIA, DEN, MDW, DAL, MCI, DFW, BWI, CLT, MCO, EWR, FLL, IAH, STL, SEA, SAN, TPA, BOS, AUS and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from SLC 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 SLC

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to SLC ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,244 miles (2,002 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via EGE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).