Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee (WAS - MKE)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Fri, May 29 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$336	American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is currently $336
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$484	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is currently $484

Fastest flight	2 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–350
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–355

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee

Southwest

Nonstop

from $301

Typical price: $265–460

27 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, DCA - MKE Every day

973 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MKE Every day
American

Nonstop

from $301

Typical price: $250–475

13 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - MKE Every day

748 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MKE Every day
United

from $259

Typical price: $245–420

1234 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MKE Every day
Delta

from $301

Typical price: $245–500

1105 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MKE Every day
Alaska

from $775

Typical price: $610–1,500

49 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - MKE Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $215–630

33 weekly connecting flights

BWI, IAD - MKE Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Milwaukee

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 14 min 6 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 1 hr 15 min 73 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 1 hr 46 min 87 mi
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)

Madison United States 1 hr 17 min 72 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $175 to $350.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $301, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $301, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $301, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $775, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $180, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee starts at $180 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, May 27.

2 hr is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.

Peak travel is May–Sep, when the weather's usually warm. Summerfest (Jun–Jul) is a music festival that often attracts big-name headliners. Festa Italiana (Jul) offers Italian food, culture and music. German Fest (Jul) celebrates the city's German heritage, including with beer and a brewing competition. Irish Fest (Aug) includes traditional Celtic music, dance, poetry and food. Rock music and Harley-Davidson rides are the focus of the Milwaukee Rally (varies Aug/Sep). Winter (Dec–Mar) is cold and snowy.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 27 nonstop flights and 973 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 1,234 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee are:

American offers 13 nonstop flights and 748 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) .
Delta offers 1,105 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) .
Alaska offers 49 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) .
Frontier offers 33 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $301, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $301, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $301, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $775, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is $180, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.

Southwest and American fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.

There are 27 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest and American fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.

There are 27 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee start at $336 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee start at $484 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee start at $180 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.