Washington (DCA) to Milwaukee (MKE) flights
Southwest Airlines, PSA Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, with about 23 flights a week in July 2026. The 634-mile flight takes about 2h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 634 mi · 1,020 km
- Flight time
- 2h 5m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 59%
Airlines flying DCA to MKE
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 55,122 | 2h 2m |
| PSA Airlines | 11 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 26,891 | 2h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to MKE flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:35am and the last at 10:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3911Southwest Airlines | 6:35am | 7:35am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2934Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 8:05am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5080American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:50am | 12:56pm | 22 | 73% |
| WN 1949Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 4:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2850Southwest Airlines | 3:45pm | 4:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3154Southwest Airlines | 3:50pm | 5:00pm | 24 | 71% |
| AA 5656American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:55pm | 11:59pm | 31 | 65% |
Is DCA to MKE on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 1,346 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (100%), those around 11am the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 681 | 83% | 11 min | 2.1% |
| American Airlines | 665 | 70% | 24 min | 8.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 96 | 100% | |
| 7am to 8am | 134 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 78 | 95% | |
| 10am to 11am | 172 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 90 | 64% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 80 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 282 | 72% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 44 | 57% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 304 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 113 | 8,826 | |
| September 2025 | 111 | 6,726 | |
| October 2025 | 116 | 7,262 | |
| November 2025 | 104 | 6,307 | |
| December 2025 | 106 | 6,759 | |
| January 2026 | 103 | 3,867 | |
| February 2026 | 95 | 4,030 | |
| March 2026 | 105 | 6,746 | |
| April 2026 | 111 | 6,907 | |
| May 2026 | 112 | 7,629 | |
| June 2026 | 109 | 8,617 | |
| July 2026 | 104 | 8,744 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.