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

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318 mi airlines 26/wk
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WN1111
WN Southwest
737
6:10 AM
CDT
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN360
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 AM
CDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN3456
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN3182
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN2706
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN4459
WN Southwest
7S7
4:45 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN1753
WN Southwest
7S7
5:20 PM
CDT
6:40 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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WN377
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
CDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2377
WN Southwest
12:28 AM
EDT
1:29 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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WN3153
WN Southwest
73H
8:25 AM
EDT T2
9:40 AM
CDT
1h 15m
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WN1592
WN Southwest
5:48 PM
EDT
7:18 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4497
WN Southwest
73H
9:00 PM
EDT T2
10:15 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1073
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 PM
EDT T2
10:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Milwaukee to St Louis
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 318 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 62 1-stop hubs

MKE–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Contour Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 318 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 26 737, 7S7 1h20-1h35 20%
LF Contour Aviation 0 20%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF + WN (26 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 STL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,791
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 → STL
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
54%
Return
STL → MKE
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → STL delays →

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 13 1
Weekly flights 26 321 68
Flight time 1h 20m 0h 23m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 20%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 35m.

MKE–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 511 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 21 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

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 to 1h 35m. The route covers 318 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Contour Aviation and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from MKE to STL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKL, BUF, TUL, IND, DAY, CMH, DSM, CLE, OMA, TEB, GRR, HPN, EGE, AVL, PIE, IAD, JAC, RDU, LRD, MSY, SAV, APF, ICT, BCT, MYR, OKC, PBI, APC, PVR, CUN, PUJ, DAL, SLC, ORD, BNA, DTW, MDW, MSP, IAH, EWR, PHL, ATL, MIA, BWI, TPA, FLL, DEN, MCO, PHX, DCA, MCI, LAS, DFW, RSW, CLT, LGA, SRQ, BOS, SEA, AUS, CVG and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
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.
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 STL

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation and Southwest Airlines. With 26 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 to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (511 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 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).