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$40+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Milwaukee (MKE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MKE
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Milwaukee (MKE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$121
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$40
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$233 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:45 amBWI - MKE
Nonstop1h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/210:35 amMKE - BWI
1 stop4h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$121
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:45 amBWI - MKE
Nonstop1h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/16:10 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/207:43 pmBWI - MKE
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Mon 6/234:59 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/29$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:00 amBWI - MKE
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/92:33 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:59 pmDCA - MKE
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Sat 12/275:45 pmMKE - DCA
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/30$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/137:00 pmDCA - MKE
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/185:31 pmMKE - DCA
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/93:50 pmDCA - MKE
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/161:07 pmMKE - DCA
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/145:41 pmIAD - MKE
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/172:33 pmMKE - IAD
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:20 amIAD - MKE
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/96:20 amMKE - IAD
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/26:15 amBWI - MKE
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/48:35 amMKE - BWI
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:00 pmBWI - MKE
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/27:35 amMKE - BWI
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/206:00 amIAD - MKE
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Sat 7/264:59 pmMKE - IAD
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/30$258

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Milwaukee

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreMilwaukee

BWI - MKE

BWIMKE

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/30

6:45 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 6/2

10:35 am-3:53 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$121

BaltimoreMilwaukee

BWI - MKE

BWIMKE

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/30

6:45 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 6/1

6:10 pm-11:30 am

1 stop16h 20m

$191

BaltimoreMilwaukee

BWI - MKE

BWIMKE

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/20

7:43 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 6/23

4:59 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$197

BaltimoreMilwaukee

BWI - MKE

BWIMKE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 6/9

2:33 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$204

Washington, D.C.Milwaukee

DCA - MKE

DCAMKE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/13

7:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/18

5:31 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$250

Washington, D.C.Milwaukee

DCA - MKE

DCAMKE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/9

3:50 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 8/16

1:07 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$251

Washington, D.C.Milwaukee

IAD - MKE

IADMKE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/14

5:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 6/17

2:33 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$251

Washington, D.C.Milwaukee

IAD - MKE

IADMKE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/28

5:18 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 7/5

12:10 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$254

BaltimoreMilwaukee

BWI - MKE

BWIMKE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/2

6:15 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 47m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/4

8:35 am-1:48 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$256

Washington, D.C.Milwaukee

IAD - MKE

IADMKE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/20

6:00 am-8:43 am

1 stop3h 43m

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 7/22

10:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$258

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Milwaukee flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Milwaukee flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Milwaukee flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Milwaukee flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Milwaukee flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Milwaukee from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to MKE?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Milwaukee by month

Plan your trip to Milwaukee by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Milwaukee ranges from 1.4 - 4.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Milwaukee when rainfall is around 1.4 in.

Temperature in Milwaukee by month

Plan your trip to Milwaukee by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Milwaukee, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Milwaukee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milwaukee. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Milwaukee. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Milwaukee from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 6.4 mi from the city center, Milwaukee-Mitchell is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Milwaukee from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $121, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $40 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $99 and American Airlines from $105 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Milwaukee-Mitchell. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Milwaukee-Mitchell or Baltimore/Washington - Milwaukee-Mitchell.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee is generally $750, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $370. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Milwaukee-Mitchell), you can expect to pay $197 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee (average of $280). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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