Houston (IAH) to Milwaukee (MKE) flights
Mesa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 984-mile flight takes about 2h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 984 mi · 1,584 km
- Flight time
- 2h 43m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying IAH to MKE
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 12 | Embraer E175 | 37,247 | 2h 41m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 12,798 | 2h 46m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 2,174 | 2h 52m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to MKE flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:20am and the last at 7:57pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 6149United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 7:20am | 10:05am | 10 | 92% |
| UA 5232United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:20pm | 5:09pm | 18 | 89% |
| UA 6164United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:20pm | 5:06pm | 7 | 81% |
| UA 4774United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:50pm | 10:39pm | 21 | 74% |
| UA 5297United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:57pm | 10:45pm | 9 | 66% |
Is IAH to MKE on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 859 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 859 | 82% | 12 min | 0.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 160 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 18 | 89% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 192 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 142 | 85% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 26 | 96% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 132 | 71% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 181 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 87 | 5,471 | |
| September 2025 | 85 | 4,624 | |
| October 2025 | 85 | 4,694 | |
| November 2025 | 58 | 3,165 | |
| December 2025 | 59 | 3,919 | |
| January 2026 | 58 | 3,329 | |
| February 2026 | 50 | 2,847 | |
| March 2026 | 57 | 3,329 | |
| April 2026 | 83 | 4,847 | |
| May 2026 | 88 | 5,447 | |
| June 2026 | 80 | 5,101 | |
| July 2026 | 86 | 5,520 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.