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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Milwaukee to Reagan-National departing on 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$283
Typical prices: $385-$306
Southwest
Wed 7/15Wed 7/22
MKE - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $395-$308
Southwest
Tue 7/21Thu 7/23
MKE - DCA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $283 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 55m
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $276 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 58m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Reagan-National (MKE-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Reagan-National that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Reagan-National

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 3:55 pm
MKE
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DCA
7h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:55 am - 8:55 am
DCA
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MKE
2h 00mnonstop
$283Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:00 am
MKE
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DCA
4h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:36 pm
DCA
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MKE
4h 26m
1 stop
$285United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
American Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 9:36 am
MKE
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DCA
2h 11mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:09 pm
DCA
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MKE
2h 09mnonstop
$287American Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 11:00 am
MKE
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DCA
1h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 5:15 pm
DCA
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MKE
6h 30m
2 stops
$288Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 4:32 pm
MKE
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DCA
2h 11mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:44 am - 12:50 pm
DCA
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MKE
2h 06mnonstop
$289American Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
6:43 pm - 10:59 pm
MKE
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DCA
3h 16m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 1:43 pm
DCA
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MKE
4h 43m
1 stop
$293Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
American Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 10:20 pm
MKE
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DCA
7h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:09 pm
DCA
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MKE
2h 09mnonstop
$297American Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 12:00 pm
MKE
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DCA
5h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 11:15 pm
DCA
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MKE
9h 15m
2 stops
$298Southwest
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:11 am
MKE
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DCA
2h 11mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:09 pm
DCA
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MKE
2h 09mnonstop
$301American Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 7:55 pm
MKE
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DCA
8h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 8:35 am
DCA
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MKE
2h 00mnonstop
$302Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Milwaukee to Reagan-National flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee to Reagan-National to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Reagan Washington National Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is September, where tickets cost $282 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $403 and $381 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $354 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Milwaukee to Reagan-National

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Milwaukee to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to Reagan-National based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $88 for a one-way ticket and $283 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Milwaukee and Reagan Washington National Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Milwaukee and Reagan Washington National Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $366 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $268 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National Airport from Milwaukee is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Milwaukee with another airline. Booking your flights between Milwaukee and DCA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Reagan Washington National Airport from Milwaukee up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $350 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Milwaukee to Reagan Washington National Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Find which airlines fly direct from Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Milwaukee-Mitchell

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Milwaukee to Reagan-National

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Milwaukee to Reagan-National? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4256 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

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