Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Milwaukee to Detroit? 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 Milwaukee to Detroit 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 Milwaukee to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
MKE - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $11.4
2026-12-06
MKE - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 5,000 Pts + $11.4
2026-11-21
MKE - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
MKE - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
MKE - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
MKE - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Milwaukee to Detroit 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
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Airports in Milwaukee
MKE · General Mitchell Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Detroit · Chicago is 73 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Madison - Detroit · Madison is 74 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Milwaukee - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Appleton - Detroit · Appleton is 96 mi from Milwaukee
Flights Green Bay - Detroit · Green Bay is 107 mi from Milwaukee
Flights South Bend - Detroit · South Bend is 118 mi from Milwaukee
Premium cabin flights from Milwaukee to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MKE - DTW
First | 1 Stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MKE - DTW
First | 1 Stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
MKE - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
MKE - DTW
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
MKE - DTW
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MKE - DTW
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 41,800 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Milwaukee to Detroit 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 Milwaukee to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Milwaukee to Detroit.
Milwaukee and Detroit 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.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Departures from Milwaukee: General Mitchell Intl (MKE). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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