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Flights from Columbus to Milwaukee
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Milwaukee. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 2h 29m door to door (97 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 29m
Columbus to Milwaukee at a glance
Fastest journey2h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH Chicago (MDW) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, NetJets
Mon20:00 CMH19:54 MDW1h 06m connection21:00 MDW21:29 MKESouthwest Airlines
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CMH Detroit (DTW) MKE
Leg 1: SkyWest, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Mon10:45 CMH11:28 DTW1h 02m connection12:30 DTW12:26 MKESkyWest
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CMH St Louis (STL) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon07:30 CMH07:36 STL0h 54m connection08:30 STL09:29 MKESouthwest Airlines
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CMH Nashville (BNA) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon13:00 CMH12:58 BNA1h 02m connection14:00 BNA15:15 MKESouthwest Airlines
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CMH Minneapolis (MSP) MKE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Sat07:15 CMH07:58 MSP0h 47m connection08:45 MSP09:44 MKEDelta Air Lines
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CMH Baltimore (BWI) MKE
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun09:30 CMH10:28 BWI0h 47m connection11:15 BWI11:59 MKESouthwest 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
- 533 km331 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 29mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMilwaukee vs Columbus
- Currency in Milwaukee
- USD
- Airports
- CMH, LCK → MKE
Flights from Columbus to Milwaukee: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Milwaukee?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 533 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Milwaukee?
The best connecting points are Chicago (MDW), Detroit (DTW), St Louis (STL) and Nashville (BNA). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Milwaukee?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Columbus.





