Milwaukee to St Louis (MKE–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN360
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 AM
CDT
7:50 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN3456
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN2706
WN Southwest
7M8
2:55 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN4459
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN1753
WN Southwest
737
5:20 PM
CDT
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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UA3783
UA United
739
4:15 PM
CDT T1
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 10m
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WN4497
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 PM
CDT T2
11:10 PM
CDT
1h 15m
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Milwaukee to St Louis
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 318 mi 1h 20m nonstop 98 1-stop hubs

MKE–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and FlyNordic lead the route. The flight covers 318 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h20 64% – –
LF FlyNordic 0 – – 64% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF + WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to STL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,475
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St Louis from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric MKE→STL ORD→STL MDW→STL
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 20 2
Weekly flights 14 523 39
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 9m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Chicago (ORD) to St Louis flights · Chicago (MDW) to St Louis flights · Appleton (ATW) to St Louis flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
Facts

MKE–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 511 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 8 return
1-stop connections98 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 318 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: FlyNordic and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MKE to STL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKL, ATW, BUF, PWK, TUL, CVG, DSM, DAY, MKC, PTK, CMH, CHO, HHH, AGS, OMA, CLE, MSY, PIT, YYZ, EGE, AVL, ISM, PIE, HPN, RDU, TEB, ICT, SAF, JAC, SAV, CHS, IAD, BCT, HOU, BZN, MYR, YEG, AFW, ORL, BED, JFK, EYW, OPF, SRQ, APF, FMY, PBI, SAT, FLL, SUA, SCF, APC, PLS, LRD, MIA, MRY, SNA, VNY, CUN, SJC, MBJ, LAX, PVR, BUR, MEM, SLC, SFO, DAL, PUJ, MDW, BNA, ORD, RSW, AUS, MCI, TPA, DCA, MSP, DTW, DFW, EWR, IAH, SEA, ATL, PHX, PHL, CLT, LAS, BWI, DEN, MCO, LGA, BOS, GRR, IND, LUK, OKC and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STL 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.
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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 STL

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from FlyNordic and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MKE to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to STL ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (511 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Appleton (ATW).