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Flights from Cincinnati to Milwaukee
There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to Milwaukee. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 2h 56m door to door (87 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 56m
Cincinnati to Milwaukee at a glance
Fastest journey2h 56mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Cincinnati to Milwaukee
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CVG Chicago (ORD) MKE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon16:15 CVG16:25 ORD1h 20m connection17:45 ORD18:11 MKESkyWest
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CVG Nashville (BNA) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun15:15 CVG15:05 BNA1h 10m connection16:15 BNA17:30 MKESouthwest Airlines
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CVG Minneapolis (MSP) MKE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Sat11:00 CVG11:38 MSP1h 22m connection13:00 MSP13:59 MKEDelta Air Lines
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CVG St Louis (STL) MKE
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue15:45 CVG15:42 STL3h 18m connection19:00 STL19:59 MKESun Country Airlines + Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 522 km324 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMilwaukee vs Cincinnati
- Currency in Milwaukee
- USD
- Airports
- CVG → MKE
Flights from Cincinnati to Milwaukee: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to Milwaukee?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Nashville and Minneapolis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Milwaukee?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 522 km.
Where do you change planes between Cincinnati and Milwaukee?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA), Minneapolis (MSP) and St Louis (STL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cincinnati and Milwaukee?
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.





