Washington, D.C.

$75+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — WAS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$151
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$75
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$363

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Milwaukee-Mitchell-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:29 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop23h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/167:55 pmBWI - MKE
1 stop21h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$151
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:14 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/305:55 pmBWI - MKE
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:37 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
Tue 4/810:35 amBWI - MKE
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/412:22 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1212:25 pmBWI - MKE
1 stop5h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:37 pmMKE - IAD
1 stop21h 27mFrontier
Thu 4/311:45 amIAD - MKE
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Deal found 3/23$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/27:56 pmMKE - DCA
1 stop25h 03mFrontier
Thu 6/57:00 amDCA - MKE
1 stop12h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1612:16 pmMKE - DCA
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2010:00 amDCA - MKE
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:25 amMKE - IAD
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/55:10 pmIAD - MKE
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/145:15 amMKE - DCA
1 stop3h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/176:25 amDCA - MKE
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/43:52 pmMKE - DCA
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Tue 5/612:00 pmDCA - MKE
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/24$268
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/173:30 pmMKE - DCA
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Sun 4/209:30 amDCA - MKE
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$271
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:40 pmMKE - BWI
1 stop15h 43mSun Country Air
Thu 7/1012:25 pmBWI - MKE
1 stop6h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/23$275

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Return

Price

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE - BWI

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 4/8

6:29 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop23h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/16

7:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$151

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE - BWI

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 4/28

6:14 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

5:55 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$197

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE - BWI

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 4/1

6:37 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/8

10:35 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$240

MilwaukeeBaltimore

MKE - BWI

MKEBWI

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Wed 6/4

12:22 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/12

12:25 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$249

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - IAD

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 4/13

7:53 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop20h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

9:34 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$260

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - DCA

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 6/2

7:56 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop25h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/5

7:00 am-6:47 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$260

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - DCA

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 5/16

12:16 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

10:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$262

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - IAD

MKEIAD

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 5/1

11:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

5:10 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$266

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - DCA

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 6/14

5:15 am-9:57 am

1 stop3h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/17

6:25 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 10m

$267

MilwaukeeWashington, D.C.

MKE - DCA

MKEDCA

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 5/4

3:52 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

12:00 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$268

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MKE to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 6.4 mi from the city center, Milwaukee-Mitchell is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Milwaukee. Booking flights from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $151 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Frontier, starting at $197 and $240 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $75. United Airlines flights start at $99 while deals on Delta start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $265. While the most popular route (Milwaukee-Mitchell - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $197 on average our data indicates $277 when flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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