Raleigh/Durham to Milwaukee (RDU–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Milwaukee
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 688 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind 94 1-stop hubs

RDU–MKE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Wisconsin leads the route. The flight covers 688 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZW Air Wisconsin 0 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZW (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 RDU to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,812
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 Milwaukee from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric RDU→MKE FAY→MKE
Distance from RDU – 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 78% –
Fayetteville (FAY) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · MKE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
688 mi / 1,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance688 mi / 1,108 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 688 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Wisconsin.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, LUK, BMG, TYS, PIT, SDF, ECP, CMH, CLE, SAV, SBN, ABE, CAK, DSM, BQK, TEB, BUF, YQB, YYZ, RDG, HPN, LSE, BED, JAX, MSN, PVD, SUA, YUL, MMU, CRW, CHS, OKC, BDL, ISM, SRQ, FXE, BCT, VNC, APF, PNS, HOU, APA, MQT, BJC, EYW, SAT, PBI, BZN, SAF, PLS, MIA, ASE, FLL, CUN, PDX, VNY, RNO, OAK, PUJ, MCI, SJC, LAX, SMF, SFO, STL, ATL, ORD, DTW, EWR, JFK, BNA, BOS, SLC, IAD, LGA, MDW, PHL, TPA, IAH, MSP, BWI, CLT, DCA, DFW, SEA, LAS, MCO, DEN, AUS, IND, RSW, SAN, PHX and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from MKE to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FAY. 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 RDU to MKE

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Wisconsin.

RDU to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MKE ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 688 miles (1,108 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY).