Direct flights from Milwaukee to Washington
26 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MKE to DCA.
Flight time: about 1h23m nonstop
Flying back? Washington Reagan National → Milwaukee · 26 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Milwaukee local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American JIA5646 | 6:00a | 1h17m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| American JIA5646 | 6:30a | 1h25m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1525 | 7:20a | 1h21m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1525 | 8:05a | 1h21m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2833 | 9:05a | 1h22m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3048 | 4:05p | 1h33m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3048 | 5:00p | 1h22m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3048 | 5:05p | 1h26m | Sun |
| American JIA5637 | 5:10p | 1h23m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA936 | 5:10p | 1h30m | Tue–Wed |
American
SouthwestOther airports near Milwaukee with nonstops to Washington
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| ORD — ChicagoAmerican, United | 67 mi | 166 |
| MSN — MadisonAmerican, Delta | 74 mi | 25 |
| MDW — Chicago MidwaySouthwest | 81 mi | 41 |
| GRR — Grand RapidsAmerican | 120 mi | 14 |
The route
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Nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA)
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has 26 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MKE and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA) takes about 1h23m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Washington?
Driving from Milwaukee to Washington takes about 12h 7m, covering roughly 790 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h23m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Washington to Milwaukee?
Yes — 26 nonstop flights a week from Washington Reagan National (DCA) back to Milwaukee (MKE) on American and Southwest, based on recently observed departures.