Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 633 miles (1,019 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Chicago and Chicago and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MKE to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book MKE to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
MKE to DCA with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way




- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way



MKE to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MKE to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Milwaukee from Washington by plane?
Milwaukee (MKE) and Washington (DCA) are 633 miles (1,019 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MKE to DCA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MKE to DCA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MKE to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Milwaukee and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (EWR). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.