Philadelphia to Milwaukee flights
Milwaukee lies 1,114 km (692 mi) west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Philadelphia | Milwaukee | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 563,531 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | MKE, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 53201–53295 |
Clocks in Milwaukee are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands only 1 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 47 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 49 km), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 75 km), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 81 km), Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV, 95 km).
Arriving in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,990 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Mitchell International Airport | MKE | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,990 ft | 723 ft |
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Staying in Milwaukee
Our booking partner lists 230 places to stay in Milwaukee. Of the 139 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (60), and 2 are five-star. Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 43,364 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Milwaukee from Philadelphia?
1,114 km (692 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Milwaukee by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Milwaukee flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Where can I stay in Milwaukee?
Our booking partner lists 230 places to stay in Milwaukee, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.