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$114+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

MKE — WAS
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sun 11/22
Sun 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

Fri 12/45:24 pm -
1 stop14h 02m
Sun 12/67:12 pm -
1 stop23h 06m
Deal found 10/21$236
Tue 11/176:35 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Tue 11/1710:55 am -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 10/18$240
Fri 11/136:25 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 11/1810:55 am -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 10/19$242
Fri 11/136:55 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 11/1510:25 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 10/20$243
Thu 11/1910:15 am -
1 stop6h 18m
Mon 11/236:40 am -
1 stop11h 46m
Deal found 10/19$246
Wed 12/26:42 pm -
1 stop3h 53m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
1 stop3h 47m
Deal found 10/20$247
Fri 11/136:31 pm -
1 stop4h 28m
Mon 11/165:12 pm -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 10/22$248
Fri 11/136:45 pm -
1 stop3h 42m
Sun 11/157:01 am -
1 stop6h 03m
Deal found 10/20$249
Wed 12/164:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Sat 1/1611:00 am -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 10/18$252
Tue 11/178:00 am -
2 stops6h 40m
Tue 11/176:50 pm -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 10/18$253
Mon 12/78:00 am -
2 stops6h 40m
Wed 12/97:05 am -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 10/18$255
Wed 12/28:00 am -
2 stops6h 20m
Sat 12/512:15 pm -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 10/20$257

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$236
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$114
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/17

6:35 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$122

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/10

4:35 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$122

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 11/14

12:42 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 11/12

6:47 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 12/15

7:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 12/10

10:18 am-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 11/23

6:41 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 12/15

7:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 11/17

8:50 am-2:06 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 11/23

3:19 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (average of $335). Flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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 MKE to WAS?

It’s typically best to fly out from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $307 and $461 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $236 on Frontier (Dec 4-Dec 6).

How often are flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Milwaukee and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 83 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,210 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,210 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,210 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,415 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,210 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,189 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,210 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 639 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $246 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $251 and $253 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $113. Southwest flights start at $131 while deals on United Airlines start at $132 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Milwaukee-Mitchell - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Milwaukee-Mitchell - Baltimore/Washington or Milwaukee-Mitchell - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (average of $335). Flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$145Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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