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Cheapest round-trip
$249
Typical prices: $248-$546
Delta
Wed 9/19Fri 9/21
SDF - MKE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$125
Typical prices: $143-$288
Delta
Sat 9/22
SDF - MKE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Louisville and Milwaukee. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 16% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Cheapest • Avg $270 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Milwaukee (SDF-MKE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Milwaukee

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:00 am - 11:40 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:49 pm - 9:59 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$249Delta
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
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7:55 pm - 11:53 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:03 am - 12:54 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$259Delta
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:00 am - 9:11 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:16 am - 4:49 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$283Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25
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1:15 pm - 8:00 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis
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4:55 pm - 10:40 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$288Southwest
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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7:50 pm - 10:30 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:25 pm - 12:10 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$293Southwest
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
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7:55 pm - 11:53 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 am - 12:54 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$293Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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3:35 pm - 11:45 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
9h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
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5:00 pm - 12:10 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 10m1 stop Orlando
$298Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:10 am - 8:36 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 1:03 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 03m1 stop Newark
$319United Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:15 am - 10:07 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:32 pm - 11:59 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$349United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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5:45 pm - 9:00 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:30 am - 5:37 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$415United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Milwaukee flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Milwaukee start at $249. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $248 to $546. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $249 on Delta.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Milwaukee, it is 22% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 89% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Louisville to Milwaukee flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$125
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Louisville to Milwaukee

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Louisville 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 Louisville to Milwaukee flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Louisville to Milwaukee usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Louisville to Milwaukee.

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Louisville to Milwaukee route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 59%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $241 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $581: a $340 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Milwaukee?

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

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Milwaukee?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Milwaukee takes 0h 00m, covering 348 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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.

  • Have flight prices from Louisville 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 $249 to $905. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Louisville to Milwaukee are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $342, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 16m, compared with 4h 04m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 07m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Louisville and Milwaukee?

    Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Louisville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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

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

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Milwaukee range from $248 to $546, with an average of $306 over the past 12 months. Anything below $248 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Louisville to Milwaukee flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $241 - about $340 less than Saturday (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Milwaukee trip for December. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $338 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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
    - Super 8 by Wyndham Milwaukee Airport
    - Hyatt Place Milwaukee Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from Louisville to Milwaukee

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Louisville (SDF)
Milwaukee (MKE)