Journey information
Overview: Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI flight
Flights from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest flight covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 1h 14m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Flights per day 22 |
Fastest flight 1h 14m |
Cheapest month March |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 22:25 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI
Cheapest price
$688
Average price
$903
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI will cost around $903 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $688.
It's difficult to get from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI without transferring at least once.
AA3195 · AA1757
AA1297 · AA2446
AA6205 · AA6383
AA3310 · AA1563
AA4317 · AA3428
AA4946+
AA3397
UA5957 · UA4711
AA3428 · AA4317
AA4919+
AA3576
AA6205 · AA6383Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$477 Average price | $107 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest |
10h 34m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI flight times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI flights for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1876 · AA2446+ AA3576 | 9:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h16 | 4:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4919+ AA3576 | 9:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h56 | 1:25 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6366+ AA3576 | 9:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h38 | 4:07 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4412+ AA1413+ AA6383 | 9:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h04 | 4:44 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4412+ AA3002+ AA6383 | 9:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h04 | 4:44 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1536 · UA4711 | 10:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h25 | 1:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1536 · UA5262 | 10:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h30 | 2:50 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3699 · UA3562 | 10:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 23h21 | 10:09 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3699 · UA3697 | 10:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 16h30 | 3:18 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1860 · AA2999+ AA6383 | 11:31 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h13 | 4:44 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1860 · AA2581 | 11:31 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 16h30 | 4:01 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1860 · AA1285+ AA6383 | 11:31 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h13 | 4:44 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1297 · AA3178+ AA4946 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h54 | 12:49 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1297 · AA1409+ AA6383 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 16h49 | 4:44 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1297 · AA2779+ AA5637 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 16h45 | 4:40 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1297 · AA2354 · AA2581 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 16h06 | 4:01 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1297 · AA2446 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h50 | 4:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1297 · AA3178+ AA6383 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 16h49 | 4:44 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
AA4946+ AA3397 | 9:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h04 | 12:49 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6383+ AA3397 | 9:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h59 | 4:44 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3397 · AA4317 | 9:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h08 | 8:53 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 · UA3562 | 10:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h09 | 10:09 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 · UA3697 | 10:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h18 | 3:18 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5444 · AA5637 | 10:04 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h36 | 4:40 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2034 · UA6235 | 10:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h30 | 3:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3409 · UA3562 | 11:30 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h39 | 10:09 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5353 · UA1856 · UA3562 | 11:31 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h38 | 10:09 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5353 · UA2301 · UA3562 | 11:31 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h38 | 10:09 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6205 · AA6383 | 12:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h24 | 4:44 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6205 · AA4919 | 12:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h05 | 1:25 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6205+ AA4317 | 12:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h33 | 8:53 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1235 · UA1836 | 1:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h58 | 7:58 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1235 · UA1485 | 1:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h20 | 2:20 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA1856 · UA3562 | 1:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h09 | 10:09 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2582 · AA2343+ AA4317 | 2:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h42 | 8:53 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6248+ AA3670 | 2:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h24 | 10:54 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4317 · AA3670 | 2:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h23 | 8:53 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6366+ AA3670 | 2:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h37 | 4:07 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4919+ AA3670 | 2:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h55 | 1:25 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA6235 | 2:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h50 | 3:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2374 · AA1733 | 3:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h26 | 9:59 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3706 · UA1168 · UA4711 | 3:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h10 | 1:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3706 · UA533 · UA4711 | 3:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h10 | 1:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3706 · UA1168 · UA5555 | 3:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h08 | 11:43 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3706 · UA661 · UA4711 | 3:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h10 | 1:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3706 · UA3562 | 3:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h34 | 10:09 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3706 · UA533 · UA5555 | 3:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h08 | 11:43 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3195 · AA1757 | 3:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h52 | 10:47 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6248+ AA3428 | 5:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h52 | 10:54 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6366+ AA3428 | 5:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h05 | 4:07 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4919+ AA3428 | 5:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h23 | 1:25 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3428 · AA4317 | 5:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h51 | 8:53 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5381 · UA5668 | 5:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h46 | 10:38 PM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6190 · UA2497 · UA5761 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h33 | 3:13 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA2497 · UA4711 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h05 | 1:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA2497 · UA5362 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h03 | 3:43 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA2497 · UA5262 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h10 | 2:50 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA302 · UA1485 | 7:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h55 | 2:20 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA1199+ AA6366 | 7:37 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h30 | 4:07 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3310 · AA1563 | 8:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h17 | 4:18 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4020 · UA6235 | 8:42 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h03 | 3:45 AM General Mitchell International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milwaukee, WI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Summerfest, the world's largest music festival featuring a diverse lineup of artists across multiple stages
- Milwaukee Irish Fest, a vibrant celebration of Irish culture with music, dance, and traditional food
- Milwaukee Art Museum's Art in Bloom, an annual floral exhibition that pairs stunning floral arrangements with artworks from the museum's collection.
- Summerfest, the world's largest music festival attracting diverse crowds and vibrant energy
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying local events and outdoor activities
- Fourth of July, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations along the lakefront.
popular airports
Popular airports from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in both terminals, with major outlets including Duty-Free, Brookstone, and Hudson News.
- Parking available with options including short-term, long-term, and economy lots, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per half-hour.
- Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport, in both terminals and near all gates.
- Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require lounge entry fees.
- Lounges available, including Delta Sky Club and Lufthansa Lounge, offering amenities like scks and drinks.
- Lost and Found services are located in the North terminal and can be contacted for misplaced items.
- Car rental services are available, with major companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise located in the Ground Transportation Center.
- Bus 261, Mcmara terminal, 45 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in concourses C and D, including Milwaukee Marketplace and Brooks Brothers.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.32€ (PKR 100) per hour.
- Restaurants located in concourses C and D, including local and intertiol cuisines like Chili's and Northpoint Custard
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as Hilton Milwaukee Airport and Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport.
- Showers available in the USO Lounge for military personnel.
- Lounges include the USO Lounge and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services available from companies like Hertz and Avis, located in the baggage claim area
- Bus Route 80, Mitchell Airport Station, 8 miles
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