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$79+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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MKE — WAS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$160
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$79
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/164:37 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop6h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/225:45 amBWI - MKE
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/142:36 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/217:45 pmBWI - MKE
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/412:28 pmMKE - DCA
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/812:32 pmDCA - MKE
Nonstop2h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/46:35 pmMKE - BWI
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Mon 8/119:55 pmBWI - MKE
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:00 amMKE - DCA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Thu 8/217:40 amDCA - MKE
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/147:00 amMKE - IAD
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/216:35 amIAD - MKE
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/147:00 amMKE - DCA
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/217:00 pmDCA - MKE
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/299:38 amMKE - IAD
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Tue 8/56:20 amIAD - MKE
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/1$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/306:00 amMKE - DCA
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Sat 8/26:05 amDCA - MKE
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/1$227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/17:58 pmMKE - DCA
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Sun 8/36:00 pmDCA - MKE
1 stop26h 13mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$281
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/146:42 pmMKE - IAD
1 stop16h 49mSun Country Air
Thu 7/176:05 amIAD - MKE
1 stop12h 30mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/2$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/167:12 amMKE - IAD
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/208:25 pmIAD - MKE
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$303

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Milwaukee

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE - BWI

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/16

4:37 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/22

5:45 am-3:42 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$160

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE - BWI

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/21

2:36 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/25

6:53 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$177

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE - BWI

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 8/4

6:35 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/11

9:55 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$197

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - DCA

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 9/4

12:28 pm-3:36 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/8

12:32 pm-1:39 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$197

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE - BWI

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/28

10:10 am-6:52 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/3

1:35 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$207

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - DCA

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

7:40 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$207

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - DCA

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

7:00 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$217

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - IAD

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/14

9:38 am-4:31 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-8:43 am

1 stop3h 43m

$217

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - DCA

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

6:05 am-8:36 am

1 stop3h 31m

$227

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - IAD

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/20

6:50 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$238

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 79 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 is 1 daily outbound flight to Washington, D.C. from 5 different airlines.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $160 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $177 and $197 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 49% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. United Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on American Airlines start at $94 one-way.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $265. While the most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $217 on average our data indicates $277 when flying 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.?

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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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