Philadelphia to Milwaukee (PHL–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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689 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 55m ago
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AA5806
AA American
E145
8:25 AM
EDT TF
10:01 AM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5604
AA American
CR7
11:05 AM
EDT TF
12:32 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5362
AA American
CR9
8:15 PM
EDT TF
9:41 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3260
AA American
319
6:00 AM
CDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5365
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:11 AM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5806
AA American
ER4
10:27 AM
CDT
1:38 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5604
AA American
CR7
1:10 PM
CDT
4:19 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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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Philadelphia to Milwaukee
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 689 mi 2h 26m nonstop -1h behind 62 1-stop hubs

PHL–MKE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 689 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 CR7, CR9, E145 2h26-2h36 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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, PHL to MKE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,281
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
PHL → MKE
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
Return
MKE → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → MKE delays →

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric PHL→MKE EWR→MKE BWI→MKE
Distance from PHL 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 2
Weekly flights 21 15 28
Flight time 2h 26m 1h 47m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
689 mi / 1,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m to 2h 36m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance689 mi / 1,108 km
Flight time2h 26m to 2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 23 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 2h 26m to 2h 36m. The route covers 689 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PHL to MKE. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, HPN, YIP, SCE, BUF, BED, CLE, IAD, CMH, SDF, MSN, BDL, ISM, OMA, JAX, PIE, APF, BCT, CHS, SAV, EGE, PBI, BZN, JAC, MBJ, OAK, LAX, JFK, LGA, PUJ, ORD, MCI, MDW, SRQ, DTW, CLT, ATL, RSW, BNA, STL, FLL, MSP, EWR, MIA, IAH, MCO, BOS, DFW, SLC, SEA, TPA, DCA, DEN, DAL, PHX, LAS, IND, AUS, SAN, CUN, GRR and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from MKE to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR, BWI and TEB. 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 PHL to MKE

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHL to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to MKE ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 689 miles (1,108 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).