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Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Milwaukee flights:

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Milwaukee.

Flights from Philadelphia to Milwaukee usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).

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

• American 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Milwaukee:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $178 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $442 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Philadelphia to Milwaukee route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $393 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $593, a difference of $200. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Milwaukee flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Milwaukee are Fiserv Forum, Baird Center and Pabst Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Milwaukee on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 10:38 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 12:38 am.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $435. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Milwaukee takes 2h 28m, covering 688 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $268 to $1,148. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Milwaukee are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $167, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 07m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 23m via Lambert-St Louis (STL).

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

Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Milwaukee range from $385 to $526, with an average of $435 over the past 12 months. Anything below $385 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Milwaukee route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.