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

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Milwaukee to Detroit
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 227 mi 0h 47m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

MKE–YIP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Wisconsin leads the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZW Air Wisconsin 1 – – 46% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZW (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to YIP.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MDW ~2h 55m IND ~3h 3m BUF ~3h 26m ORD ~4h 7m MSP ~4h 14m
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
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
YIP → MKE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
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 MDW→YIP
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 58m 0h 35m
Departure OTP 46% – –
Chicago (ORD) 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 47m.
Facts

MKE–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance227 mi / 366 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
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 approximately 0h 47m. The route covers 227 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Wisconsin.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKE to YIP. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, IND, BUF, ORD, MSP, OMA, STL, DAL, PHL, CHA, BNA, BOS, AUS, PBI, RSW and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and MDW. 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 YIP

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected by nonstop service from Air Wisconsin. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to YIP ranges from 0 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (366 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MDW. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).