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Flights from Milwaukee to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Milwaukee to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Baltimore, about 2h 54m door to door (64 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 54m
Milwaukee to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey2h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Baltimore
Best ways to fly from Milwaukee to Rochester
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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MKE Chicago (ORD) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air
Mon05:30 MKE06:08 ORD0h 52m connection07:00 ORD09:24 ROCSkyWest
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MKE Baltimore (BWI) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat07:30 MKE10:02 BWI0h 58m connection11:00 BWI11:56 ROCSouthwest Airlines
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MKE Detroit (DTW) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun17:30 MKE19:17 DTW2h 28m connection21:45 DTW22:39 ROCDelta Air Lines
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MKE Philadelphia (PHL) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Mon06:30 MKE09:07 PHL4h 08m connection13:15 PHL14:11 ROCAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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MKE New York (EWR) ROC
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon06:15 MKE09:06 EWR7h 39m connection16:45 EWR17:42 ROCRepublic Airlines
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MKE Washington (IAD) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa 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
- 835 km519 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 54mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hRochester vs Milwaukee
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- MKE → ROC
Flights from Milwaukee to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Milwaukee to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Baltimore and Detroit. 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 Milwaukee to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 835 km.
Where do you change planes between Milwaukee and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Baltimore (BWI), Detroit (DTW) and Philadelphia (PHL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Milwaukee and Rochester?
Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.





