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$70 Find Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C. departing on 5/5. 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
$140
Typical prices: $475-$332
Frontier
Fri 4/24Mon 4/27
MKE - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $493-$372
Southwest
Wed 4/22Wed 4/29
MKE - BWI • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (MKE-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Frontier Logo
5:13 pm - 12:44 am
MKE
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BWI
6h 31m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 5:28 pm
BWI
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MKE
12h 23m
1 stop
$140Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
Frontier Logo
12:21 pm - 8:26 pm
MKE
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BWI
7h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:10 pm - 11:26 am
BWI
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MKE
15h 16m
1 stop
$151Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 6:25 pm
MKE
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DCA
10h 35m
2 stops
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2:40 pm - 10:35 pm
DCA
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MKE
8h 55m
2 stops
$288Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 4:10 pm
MKE
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DCA
9h 20m
2 stops
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5:50 pm - 10:50 pm
DCA
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MKE
6h 00m
1 stop
$289Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29
Delta Logo
6:38 pm - 11:03 pm
MKE
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IAD
3h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:49 am
IAD
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MKE
3h 49m
1 stop
$289Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:10 am
MKE
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DCA
2h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:31 am - 11:47 am
DCA
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MKE
2h 16mnonstop
$291American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:10 am
MKE
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DCA
2h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:16 pm - 11:29 pm
DCA
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MKE
2h 13mnonstop
$293American Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 17
United Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 12:32 am
MKE
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IAD
3h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:32 am
IAD
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MKE
6h 17m
1 stop
$303United Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 12:51 am
MKE
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IAD
5h 26m
1 stop
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7:38 pm - 11:53 pm
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MKE
5h 15m
1 stop
$310Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Thu, Apr 23
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 4:03 pm
MKE
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IAD
4h 18m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:00 am
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MKE
4h 45m
1 stop
$313United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. 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.?

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. departing in April.

What is the cheapest Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. costs $281 on the route between Milwaukee (MKE) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% cheaper than other Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. routes. It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

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., 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. is September, where tickets cost $221 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $369 and $361 respectively.

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

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 $362 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. 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 flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. was $70 for a one-way ticket and $140 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Milwaukee and Washington, D.C.?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Milwaukee-Mitchell. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. 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 $338 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 $276 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Milwaukee with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $181 or less one-way and $352 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

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

Direct departures

Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C.

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. 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 5 airlines serving from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

 
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 Washington, D.C.? 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 4331 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

2.0 MediocreStuart, Mar 2026
HOU - STL
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I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Southwest continues to do less for more money. Flight attendants used to be fun and friendly. But now it’s like they don’t even see you. Such a shame.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

I liked it better when you were truer to your roots Am paying more for less fun

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

Delta is always a wonderful experience. A clean plane and the crew is really friendly.

Too many people are taking up space in the overhead bins with their extra piece of luggage. Since they cannot fit their backpacks or extra luggage piece under the seat in front of them, they store it in the overheads and thus taking up room for other passengers. It wasn’t only one or two persons; more like 12 or 13 passengers.

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

The first class flight attendant was awful to everyone. Very rude; no customer service. She should not be working in first class.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

It was fine. 55 minute flight. No snacks or beverage service offered. Boarding went smoothly and my walker was waiting for me on the jet way.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

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.

Flight was delayed. Not much information on when the flight would take off. Eventually we were told it was maintenance. App was not giving updates.

We had to take a bus to the plane with a old woman and carry on bags, and at landing at the airport we have to wait one hour seating on the plane waiting for a gate. We came back from Australia Bussines class Quantas 16 hours traveling, then wait in Dallas 7 hours for connection...honestly waiting 1 hour more at the plane was the worst part.

Flight delayed twice (not Spirit fault) No food served* No entertainment * *in response to my choices in the rating. None was provided so couldn’t rate properly

Delayed over two hours. Only knew about a 30 minute delay in advance

Poor service but I guess that’s what you get for picking cheap flight. Overacted with all extra up-charge fees, so annoying.

They canceled both the flight to Myrtle beach and the return flight. They are an awful airline and they ruined my trip. I will never book with Spirit again.

The flight was a big joke very uncomfortable I had a horrible experience and I will never fly with them again everything about the flight was bogus and I’m not happy with it at all this experience makes me not want to fly ever again

Pricing, boarding time communication, over priced baggage and overall service is lacking, seating unconfortable

Flight attendant was all so sweet and pilot got us to our destination safely and on time

we boarded the plane and then sat for OVER AN HOUR on it, first waiting for fuel and then the crew timed out. the flight kept getting delayed longer and longer, a 9:30pm flight is still on the ground at 1:15am.

The airplane rattled near the left wing as if several screws were loose. Then after we landed in Fort Lauderdale, we had to sit and wait on the runway for quite some time. It was very scary and TOTALLY unacceptable!

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