Can I fly direct from New York to Milwaukee?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.8% of flights from New York to Milwaukee have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, travelers typically experienced two stopovers. While direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route include connections.

What's the flight time from New York to Milwaukee?

The typical direct flight time from New York to Milwaukee is 2 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 1163 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically average a significantly longer duration of 8 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from New York to Milwaukee come up?

Cheap flights from New York to Milwaukee are classified as regular. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear with consistent frequency. Travelers can typically find good deals when planning their trips.

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New York to Milwaukee: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Milwaukee

For flights from New York to Milwaukee, only about 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $329–$962, with a median of $501 over a 90-day window.

A typical journey from New York to Milwaukee takes about 2h 34m, including connections. While the non-stop flight time is also 2h 34m, connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median duration of 13h 44m. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Milwaukee? The data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $249. December also offers lower prices, with a median of $254. July is another option, with median fares around $349.

The distance between New York and Milwaukee is 1163 kilometers, which classifies this route as a short-haul journey. New deals for this route show up several times a week, making it worthwhile to monitor prices if you are planning to fly.

How much is a round trip from New York to Milwaukee

Regular price: $242 - $443

Prices for flights from New York to Milwaukee are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Milwaukee typically range from $242 to $443. The current lowest deal is $230 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Sep 9-Sep 16.

now $230

Low $242

High $443

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Milwaukee

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to MKE is March, with a median price of $249. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $742. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $249

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $742

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Milwaukee

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Milwaukee

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Milwaukee

New York (LGA) - Milwaukee (MKE)

Southwest Airlines

$669

$538

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Milwaukee

New York (LGA) - Milwaukee (MKE)

United Airlines

$308

$272

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Milwaukee

New York (JFK) - Milwaukee (MKE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$351

$314

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Milwaukee

New York (JFK) - Milwaukee (MKE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$362

$314

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Milwaukee

New York (LGA) - Milwaukee (MKE)

United Airlines

$363

$302

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Milwaukee

New York (JFK) - Milwaukee (MKE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$350

$318

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Milwaukee

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$669 → $538

20%

3 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 22

$352 → $257

27%

2 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 25

$335 → $243

27%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$348 → $257

26%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Milwaukee

New York - Milwaukee route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to MKE are below the typical level, with a median price of $501.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to MKE, with a median price of $249.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 34m

Direct flights from New York to Milwaukee typically take 2h 34m, while connecting flights average 13h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 78.2% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the NYC to MKE route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from New York to Milwaukee appear regularly, offering good opportunities to book.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia offers a convenient departure point for flights to Milwaukee, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Milwaukee main airports to arrive at

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Cheapest

General Mitchell International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for travelers heading to Milwaukee.

📍 ~10 km from Milwaukee (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Airports nearby Milwaukee used as alternative

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Chicago O'Hare offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares due to high carrier competition.

📍 ~105 km from Milwaukee (reachable by bus or train)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Milwaukee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Milwaukee

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from New York to Milwaukee is 60+ days before departure. Prices in this booking window typically average around $392. For comparison, tickets bought 0-6 days out have historically averaged $662, while those purchased 7-13 days in advance averaged $1301. Planning at least two months ahead can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Milwaukee has been $329 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $501. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $962 or less.

Historically, March and December have offered the cheapest flights from New York to Milwaukee, with median prices of $249 and $254 respectively. July also showed a competitive median price of $349. These prices are notably lower than the annual median of $501 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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New York to Milwaukee: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Milwaukee

How much is a round trip from New York to Milwaukee

Regular price: $242 - $443

Prices for flights from New York to Milwaukee are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Milwaukee typically range from $242 to $443. The current lowest deal is $230 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Sep 9-Sep 16.

now $230

Low $242

High $443

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Milwaukee

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to MKE is March, with a median price of $249. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $742. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $249

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $742

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Milwaukee

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Milwaukee

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Milwaukee

New York (LGA) - Milwaukee (MKE)

Southwest Airlines

$669

$538

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Milwaukee

New York (LGA) - Milwaukee (MKE)

United Airlines

$308

$272

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Milwaukee

New York (JFK) - Milwaukee (MKE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$351

$314

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Milwaukee

New York (JFK) - Milwaukee (MKE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$362

$314

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Milwaukee

New York (LGA) - Milwaukee (MKE)

United Airlines

$363

$302

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Milwaukee

New York (JFK) - Milwaukee (MKE)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$350

$318

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Milwaukee

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$669 → $538

20%

3 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 22

$352 → $257

27%

2 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 25

$335 → $243

27%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$348 → $257

26%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Milwaukee