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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $286-$461
American Airlines
Fri 1/19Tue 1/23
MKE - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $289-$466
United Airlines
Sat 12/22Fri 12/28
MKE - EWR • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 25m
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 20% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $220 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 10m (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, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
American Airlines Logo
5:18 am - 1:30 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:29 am - 3:04 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$257American Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
American Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 4:34 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:31 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
8h 01m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$257American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 11:20 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
7h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 11:17 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$257American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
Frontier Logo
10:15 am - 12:03 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
12h 48m1 stop Orlando
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11:30 am - 5:26 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 56m1 stop Orlando
$268Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
Frontier Logo
10:15 am - 12:03 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
12h 48m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
11:30 am - 5:26 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 56m1 stop Orlando
$270Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
Frontier Logo
10:15 am - 12:03 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
12h 48m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
11:30 am - 5:26 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 56m1 stop Orlando
$271Frontier
Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 28
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 9:59 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
2h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 10:30 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
2h 45mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:23 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
2h 23mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 10:14 amEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
2h 45mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 28
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 11:36 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
5h 06m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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4:59 pm - 8:05 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 06m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$359Delta
Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 28
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 11:30 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-EWR Newark
3h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
4:59 pm - 8:05 pmEWR  Newark-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 06m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$359Delta
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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 with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport typically range from $286 to $461. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $257, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Newark Airport. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 60% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Newark Airport at $284 round-trip.
•September ($391) and July ($388) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 37% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport are cheapest 21 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

$104
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 15% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Milwaukee to Newark Airport

When to book flights from Milwaukee to Newark

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to Newark based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Milwaukee to Newark Airport 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 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 8:25 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 9:35 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 25m.

  • 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 long is a flight from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Newark Airport takes 2h 25m, 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport range from $286 to $461, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $286 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $356 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 $220 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $363 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.

  • 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 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • 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 $257 to $2,370. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $179, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $83 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Dollar

  • 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).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • 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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

  • 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) - 72% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $572, a difference of $254.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Milwaukee to Newark Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Milwaukee and Newark Airport.

  • 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 10m, 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 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 Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Newark Airport on KAYAK.

  • 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.

  • 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 always check the fare details before booking.

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 are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $318, about $254 less than Sunday fares (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 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 $284 round-trip in that month - typically $107 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with United Airlines. Over the past three months, 87% of United Airlines flights from Milwaukee to Newark Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 18m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • 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 $220 round-trip on this route - about $143 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.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
    • Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
    • Hampton Inn 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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