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Cheapest round-trip
$137
Typical prices: $244-$417
Southwest
Fri 12/14Fri 12/21
MCI - MKE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$74
Typical prices: $154-$276
Delta
Wed 12/12
MCI - MKE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 29m
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When to travel
Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $222 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 19m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee (MCI-MKE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Milwaukee

Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21
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1:50 pm - 3:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
1h 25mnonstop
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12:15 pm - 1:45 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
1h 30mnonstop
$137Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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1:50 pm - 3:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
1h 25mnonstop
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11:30 am - 1:10 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
1h 40mnonstop
$137Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:10 am - 2:05 pmMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 1:30 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
6h 30m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$147Delta
Fri, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 4
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6:00 am - 10:14 amMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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5:36 pm - 11:39 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
6h 03m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$147Delta
Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Jan 9
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 3:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
1h 25mnonstop
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7:30 am - 2:10 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
6h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl
$147Southwest
Fri, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 6
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:14 amMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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7:00 am - 12:46 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$147Delta
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
7:36 am - 1:32 pmMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:17 pm - 11:07 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
3h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$239United Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 1
American Airlines Logo
5:06 am - 9:38 amMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:33 am - 12:00 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$249American Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 4
American Airlines Logo
5:06 am - 9:38 amMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:09 pm - 6:04 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
3h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$249American Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
United Airlines Logo
5:02 pm - 11:11 pmMCI  Kansas City-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 9:13 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MCI Kansas City
4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$329United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Milwaukee flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee typically range from $244 to $417. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $137, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Milwaukee. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 24% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Milwaukee at $212 round-trip.
•May ($456) and March ($396) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 115% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Kansas City to Milwaukee flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$74
Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 25% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Milwaukee based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Kansas City to Milwaukee flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kansas City to Milwaukee:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 10:44 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 9:14 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 29m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee.

  • How long is a flight from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m, covering 435 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Milwaukee flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee range from $244 to $417, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $222 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $320 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Kansas City to Milwaukee spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kansas City to Milwaukee flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Kansas City to Milwaukee changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $137 to $1,293. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to Milwaukee looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to Milwaukee are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $196.

  • What car rental options are available at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE)?

    Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    Flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee pass through?

    One-stop flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 62% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Kansas City to Milwaukee. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $267 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $410, a difference of $143.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Kansas City and Milwaukee.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Milwaukee?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 19m, compared with 3h 58m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What popular places can I visit in Milwaukee?

    Some of the most popular sights in Milwaukee are Fiserv Forum, Riverside Theater and Pabst Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Milwaukee on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Kansas City to Milwaukee flights?

    Among airlines operating Kansas City to Milwaukee flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kansas City to Milwaukee flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Kansas City to Milwaukee flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $267, about $143 less than Sunday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Milwaukee trip for October. Fares historically average $212 round-trip in that month - typically $244 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $222 round-trip on this route - about $98 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport.

    • Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Conference Center
    • Hampton Inn Milwaukee-Airport
    • Super 8 by Wyndham Milwaukee Airport

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Kansas City to Milwaukee-Mitchell

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Direct returns

Milwaukee-Mitchell to Kansas City

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