Milwaukee to Detroit (MKE–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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227 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 52m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 2m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville ~4h 14m AAWN → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 2m CREWN → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~7h 8m UAWN → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 227 mi 0h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

MKE–YIP had nonstop service from Air Wisconsin, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 227 miles in 0h 57m.

Also explore MKE Routes YIP Routes MKE Live Flights YIP Live Flights MKE Delays
All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Milwaukee flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKE–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZW Air Wisconsin 0 – – 84% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZW (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~3h 52m MSP ~4h 2m BNA ~4h 14m DAL ~6h 2m DEN ~7h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKE → YIP
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
YIP → MKE
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric MKE→YIP ORD→YIP RFD→YIP
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 42m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Detroit flights · Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
227 mi / 366 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance227 mi / 366 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 227 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MKE to YIP: Air Wisconsin. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from YIP to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, RFD 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 YIP

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) had nonstop service from Air Wisconsin, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MKE to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to YIP is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (366 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Chicago (MDW).