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Flights from Cleveland to Milwaukee
There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Milwaukee. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 2h 26m door to door (110 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 26m
Cleveland to Milwaukee at a glance
Fastest journey2h 26mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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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CLE Chicago (ORD) MKE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon12:30 CLE12:44 ORD0h 46m connection13:30 ORD13:56 MKESkyWest
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CLE Detroit (DTW) MKE
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sat10:30 CLE11:04 DTW1h 26m connection12:30 DTW12:26 MKESkyWest
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CLE St Louis (STL) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon07:15 CLE07:33 STL0h 57m connection08:30 STL09:29 MKESouthwest Airlines
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CLE Nashville (BNA) MKE
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon13:45 CLE13:59 BNA0h 46m connection14:45 BNA16:00 MKESouthwest Airlines
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CLE Baltimore (BWI) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun12:30 CLE13:32 BWI0h 58m connection14:30 BWI15:14 MKESouthwest Airlines
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CLE Minneapolis (MSP) MKE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Sat10:45 CLE11:33 MSP1h 27m connection13:00 MSP13:59 MKEDelta Air Lines
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
- 539 km335 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMilwaukee vs Cleveland
- Currency in Milwaukee
- USD
- Airports
- CLE → MKE
Flights from Cleveland to Milwaukee: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Milwaukee?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Detroit and St Louis. 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 Cleveland to Milwaukee?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 539 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Milwaukee?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), St Louis (STL) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Milwaukee?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
What is the time difference between Cleveland and Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Cleveland.





