Cheap Flights from Detroit to Milwaukee
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Milwaukee
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Milwaukee? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Milwaukee vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,000–7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Milwaukee for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
DTW - MKE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $11.4
2026-12-03
DTW - MKE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $11.4
2026-12-04
DTW - MKE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $11.4
2026-11-22
DTW - MKE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - MKE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-10
DTW - MKE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Detroit to Milwaukee flight facts
Distance
237 mi
381 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Milwaukee
MKE · General Mitchell Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Chicago · Chicago is 73 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Detroit - Madison · Madison is 74 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Cleveland - Milwaukee · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Appleton · Appleton is 96 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Detroit - Green Bay · Green Bay is 107 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Detroit - South Bend · South Bend is 118 mi from Milwaukee
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Milwaukee
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
DTW - MKE
First | 1 Stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - MKE
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - MKE
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - MKE
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - MKE
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DTW - MKE
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Milwaukee depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Milwaukee.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Milwaukee.
Detroit and Milwaukee are about 237 miles (381 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 237-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Milwaukee: General Mitchell Intl (MKE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Milwaukee, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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