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Cheapest round-trip
$240
Typical prices: $280-$446
Frontier
Sat 10/20Wed 10/24
MKE - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$269
Typical prices: $282-$450
United Airlines
Wed 11/21Tue 11/27
MKE - EWR • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 24m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 21% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $288 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Newark (MKE-EWR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Newark

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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10:15 am - 1:02 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
13h 47m1 stop Orlando
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5:55 am - 9:20 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
28h 25m1 stop Orlando
$240Frontier
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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10:15 am - 1:02 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
13h 47m1 stop Orlando
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5:55 am - 9:20 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
28h 25m1 stop Orlando
$260Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
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10:15 am - 1:02 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
13h 47m1 stop Orlando
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5:55 am - 9:20 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
28h 25m1 stop Orlando
$260Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
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7:03 pm - 10:30 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
2h 27mnonstop
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9:03 pm - 10:50 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
2h 47mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27
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6:18 pm - 11:59 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:03 pm - 10:50 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
2h 47mnonstop
$279United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
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6:28 pm - 12:58 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
5h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:03 pm - 10:50 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
2h 47mnonstop
$279United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 9:29 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:55 am - 11:12 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$288American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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8:45 am - 4:38 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:33 am - 11:08 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 4:00 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
5h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:15 am - 11:29 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$289Delta
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 11:48 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
5h 03m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:00 am - 8:40 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
3h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$289Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Milwaukee to Newark Airport flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport start at $240. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $280 to $446. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $240 on Frontier.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Newark Airport, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 52% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Newark Airport at $279 round-trip.
  • July ($389) and December ($378) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Milwaukee to Newark Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 39% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Milwaukee to Newark Airport flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Milwaukee to Newark Airport

When to book flights from Milwaukee to Newark

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Your Milwaukee to Newark Airport flight questions, answered

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Milwaukee to Newark Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Milwaukee to Newark Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Milwaukee and Newark Airport.

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

    Flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Milwaukee to Newark Airport flights?

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

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $288 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to $354 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 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 Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 3% 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 Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    On the Milwaukee to Newark Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $314 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $537: a $223 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Milwaukee to Newark Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Milwaukee to Newark Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Milwaukee to Newark Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Newark Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Newark Airport are Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark City Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Newark Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Milwaukee to Newark Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:24 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 9:34 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 24m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Milwaukee to Newark Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $351. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Newark Airport takes 2h 24m, covering 722 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    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 Milwaukee to Newark Airport 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 $240 to $1,485. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Milwaukee to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 5h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 14m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Newark Airport?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Newark Airport (EWR)?

    Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Dollar
    • Hertz

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

    Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport range from $280 to $446, with an average of $351 over the past 12 months. Anything below $280 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Milwaukee to Newark Airport 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 Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $314 - about $223 less than Sunday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 39% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Milwaukee to Newark Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $279 round-trip in that month - typically $110 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, United Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 86% of United Airlines flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 86%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 20 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $288 round-trip on this route - about $66 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 Newark Airport.
    - Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
    - Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Milwaukee to Newark Liberty Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport to Newark Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Milwaukee-Mitchell to Newark

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Newark to Milwaukee-Mitchell

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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