How to get from Milwaukee to New Orleans: connecting flights, about 6h 43m total

Flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago: 6h 43m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $382
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 912 mi (1,468 km)

fastest

Via Chicago

6h 43m

with the connection

Milwaukee to Chicago flight 1h 13m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to New Orleans flight 2h 30m

Via Atlanta

6h 45m

with the connection

Milwaukee to Atlanta flight 2h 6m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to New Orleans flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $382

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Milwaukee to cities closest to New Orleans

Milwaukee to Atlanta Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 6m from $319 Milwaukee to Tampa Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 45m from $278 Milwaukee to Fort Myers Fort Myers: 549 mi (883 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 58m Milwaukee to Cancun Cancun: 639 mi (1,029 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 50m Milwaukee to Charlotte Charlotte: 649 mi (1,044 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 12m Milwaukee to Chicago Chicago: 835 mi (1,344 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 13m

To New Orleans from cities closest to Milwaukee

Chicago to New Orleans Chicago: 81 mi (131 km) from Milwaukee, flight 2h 30m from $107 St Louis to New Orleans St Louis: 327 mi (527 km) from Milwaukee, flight 1h 50m Buffalo to New Orleans Buffalo: 456 mi (734 km) from Milwaukee, flight 5h 25m Rochester to New Orleans Rochester: 519 mi (835 km) from Milwaukee, flight 5h 8m Washington to New Orleans Washington: 634 mi (1,021 km) from Milwaukee, flight 3h from $142 Richmond to New Orleans Richmond: 669 mi (1,077 km) from Milwaukee, flight 4h 16m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.

What is the fastest way to fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans?

Via Chicago: 1h 13m to the connection, 2h 30m after it, about 6h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $382. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Milwaukee and New Orleans?

Chicago (6h 43m total) and Atlanta (6h 45m total).

How far is New Orleans from Milwaukee?

912 mi (1,468 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.