Milwaukee (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,460-mile flight takes about 3h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,460 mi · 2,350 km
- Flight time
- 3h 43m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying MKE to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 139,649 | 3h 41m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 55,587 | 3h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MKE to PHX flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 6:55pm. 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 4972Southwest Airlines | 5:30am | 7:10am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 652Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:35am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1137Southwest Airlines | 7:10am | 8:45am | 8 | n/a |
| AA 2132American Airlines | 7:26am | 9:05am | 4 | 87% |
| WN 120Southwest Airlines | 1:15pm | 2:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 899American Airlines | 2:39pm | 4:10pm | 27 | 81% |
| WN 4682Southwest Airlines | 5:20pm | 7:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 804Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 8:00pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 2894Southwest Airlines | 6:55pm | 8:30pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MKE to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,445 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 6pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 953 | 78% | 13 min | 0.4% |
| American Airlines | 488 | 78% | 24 min | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 190 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 161 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 299 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 42 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 94 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 118 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 52 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 208 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 73 | 55% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 92 | 55% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 68 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 101 | 14,232 | |
| September 2025 | 96 | 13,501 | |
| October 2025 | 120 | 17,033 | |
| November 2025 | 129 | 16,913 | |
| December 2025 | 148 | 20,557 | |
| January 2026 | 111 | 15,485 | |
| February 2026 | 112 | 16,435 | |
| March 2026 | 160 | 23,353 | |
| April 2026 | 144 | 17,345 | |
| May 2026 | 135 | 16,644 | |
| June 2026 | 96 | 12,625 | |
| July 2026 | 95 | 12,862 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.