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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
MKEROCORD

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.

1
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
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 54m
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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
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 26m
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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
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 09m
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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)
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 41m
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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
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 27m
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MKE Washington (IAD) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 19m
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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.

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