Direct flights from Milwaukee to Washington
25 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MKE to DCA.
Flight time: about 1h28m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Milwaukee local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American JIA5646 | 6:03a | 1h18m | Thu |
| American JIA5646 | 6:12a | 1h24m | Tue, Fri |
| American JIA5646 | 6:21a | 1h18m | Wed |
| American JIA5646 | 6:35a | 1h18m | Sun |
| American JIA5646 | 7:06a | 1h49m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3044 | 8:14a | 1h35m | Tue |
| American JIA5646 | 8:18a | 1h43m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4783 | 8:22a | 1h34m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3044 | 8:25a | 1h28m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3809 | 9:30a | 1h28m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3809 | 9:43a | 1h28m | Thu |
| American JIA5637 | 1:18p | 1h22m | Sun |
| American JIA5637 | 1:28p | 1h21m | Tue |
| American JIA5637 | 1:55p | 1h22m | Wed |
| American JIA5637 | 2:20p | 1h23m | Mon |
| American JIA5637 | 2:59p | 1h22m | Fri |
| American JIA5637 | 4:19p | 1h31m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3045 | 5:11p | 1h31m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3045 | 5:18p | 1h29m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3045 | 5:41p | 1h40m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3810 | 5:48p | 1h41m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3810 | 6:05p | 1h45m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA9002 | 6:37p | 1h53m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA)
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has 25 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MKE and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA) takes about 1h28m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Washington?
Driving from Milwaukee to Washington takes about 12h 7m, covering roughly 790 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h28m.