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Cheapest round-trip
$277
Typical prices: $326-$499
Southwest
Sun 11/18Mon 11/19
STL - MKE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$126
Typical prices: $165-$303
Frontier
Wed 10/24
STL - MKE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 15m
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When to travel
Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $193 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee (STL-MKE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Milwaukee

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12
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8:15 pm - 9:30 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
1h 15mnonstop
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7:55 am - 9:20 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 25mnonstop
$277Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:30 am - 9:45 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
1h 15mnonstop
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8:15 am - 9:30 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 15mnonstop
$277Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19
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8:30 am - 9:40 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
1h 10mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:30 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 30mnonstop
$277Southwest
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:12 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:19 pm - 12:19 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$297American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
3h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:18 pm - 9:40 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$303United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 9:47 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
10h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 12:19 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$306American Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
7:28 am - 7:58 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
12h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:19 pm - 12:19 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$306American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 1:32 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:33 pm - 7:23 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$353United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 9:20 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
16h 50m1 stop Orlando
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5:30 pm - 11:13 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
29h 43m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando
$416Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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5:53 pm - 9:20 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
15h 27m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Orlando
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5:30 pm - 11:13 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-STL Lambert-St Louis
29h 43m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando
$453Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Milwaukee flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee typically range from $326 to $499. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $277, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Milwaukee. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 81% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Milwaukee at $273 round-trip.
•January ($606) and February ($499) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 121% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for St. Louis to Milwaukee flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$126
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from St. Louis to Milwaukee

When to book flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Milwaukee?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Milwaukee:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 9:10 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 15m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Milwaukee takes 1h 15m, covering 317 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Milwaukee flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee range from $326 to $499, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $326 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $193 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $391 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Milwaukee spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Milwaukee flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis 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 $277 to $998. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to Milwaukee looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to Milwaukee are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

    Flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from St. Louis to Milwaukee. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $327 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $691, a difference of $364.

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

  • What airlines fly from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

    Only Southwest operates flights between St. Louis and Milwaukee.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Milwaukee?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 4h 14m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 13h 18m via Orlando (MCO).

  • What popular places can I visit in Milwaukee?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on St. Louis to Milwaukee flights?

    Among airlines operating St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $327, about $364 less than Monday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Milwaukee trip for September. Fares historically average $273 round-trip in that month - typically $333 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $193 round-trip on this route - about $198 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
    • Hyatt Place Milwaukee Airport
    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Milwaukee Air

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Lambert-St Louis to Milwaukee-Mitchell

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Direct returns

Milwaukee-Mitchell to Lambert-St Louis

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