Which airports can I use when flying from Milwaukee to Portland?

Flights from Milwaukee to Portland usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and arrive at Portland (PWM).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Milwaukee to Portland: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Milwaukee to Portland pass through?

One-stop flights from Milwaukee to Portland most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 42% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 15% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Milwaukee to Portland. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $126. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Milwaukee to Portland?

A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Portland takes 00m, covering 883 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Milwaukee to Portland?

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 Portland 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 $281 to $1,164. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Milwaukee to Portland looking right now?

One-way fares from Milwaukee to Portland are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $213.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 55m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 5h 17m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Portland?

Portland 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 Portland Airport (PWM)?

Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Movly • Alamo • Hertz

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

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Portland range from $372 to $520, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $372 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Portland typically range from $372 to $520. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Portland. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Milwaukee to Portland?

Delta ($281) and Southwest ($369) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Portland according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Milwaukee to Portland?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Milwaukee to Portland route. 42% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Milwaukee to Portland?

Flights via New York LaGuardia (LGA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $409. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Milwaukee to Portland which airport offers the shortest layover?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Milwaukee to Portland layovers at 2h 44m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $409 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 4h 25m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Portland

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

3:19 pm - 11:31 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

7h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:27 am - 10:58 amPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 31m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$281Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

3:19 pm - 11:31 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

7h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:27 am - 10:58 amPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 31m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$281Delta

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

4:40 pm - 12:10 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

5:20 am - 12:05 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$369Southwest

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

5:00 am - 11:56 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

5h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:35 pm - 7:03 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$386American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 27

6:47 am - 2:16 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:29 am - 2:58 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$401United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

3:33 pm - 11:21 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

8:29 am - 2:58 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$406United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

4:40 pm - 12:10 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

1:40 pm - 11:10 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

10h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Lambert-St Louis

$420Southwest

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27

5:08 pm - 10:46 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

4h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

12:35 pm - 7:03 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$435American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 25

6:11 pm - 9:08 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

13h 57m1 stop Orlando

5:09 pm - 5:26 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

49h 17m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando

$850Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28

6:11 pm - 9:08 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

13h 57m1 stop Orlando

9:48 am - 5:26 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 38m1 stop Orlando

$857Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Milwaukee to Portland

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

5:30 am - 1:02 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:05 pm - 9:03 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$629Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

9:35 am - 9:00 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

10h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:05 pm - 9:03 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$634Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

4:05 pm - 11:55 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

1:40 pm - 10:15 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

9h 35m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$639Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

5:00 am - 12:31 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:10 am - 11:48 amPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$675American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

11:30 am - 9:01 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

8h 31m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul New York LaGuardia

6:01 am - 11:29 amPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

6h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$680Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

7:10 am - 6:45 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

10h 35m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

1:40 pm - 10:10 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

9h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$685Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

12:35 pm - 6:17 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

4h 42m1 stop Philadelphia

10:31 am - 4:38 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 07m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$721American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

2:23 pm - 9:51 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:47 am - 1:32 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$721United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

6:47 am - 2:16 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:08 pm - 8:50 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$721United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

12:35 pm - 6:17 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-PWM Portland

4h 42m1 stop Philadelphia

10:31 am - 4:38 pmPWM Portland-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 07m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,005American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Portland? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Milwaukee to Portland departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Portland?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Portland. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Milwaukee to Portland?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Milwaukee to Portland:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Milwaukee to Portland?
A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Portland takes 00m, covering 883 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Milwaukee to Portland?
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 Portland flight?
Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Portland range from $372 to $520, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $372 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Milwaukee to Portland 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 $281 to $1,164. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Milwaukee to Portland looking right now?
One-way fares from Milwaukee to Portland are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $213.
What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PWM)?
Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Movly
• Alamo
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Milwaukee to Portland?
Flights from Milwaukee to Portland usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and arrive at Portland (PWM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Milwaukee to Portland pass through?
One-stop flights from Milwaukee to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Milwaukee to Portland?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Milwaukee to Portland. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $126.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Milwaukee to Portland?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 55m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 5h 17m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Portland?
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $406, about $126 less than Sunday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Milwaukee to Portland trip for January. Fares historically average $340 round-trip in that month - typically $174 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Portland Airport.

• Clarion Hotel Portland Airport Me
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
• Hilton Garden Inn Portland-Airport

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