United States · 633 miles (1,019 km)

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

Book MKE to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

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
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
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    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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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.