How to get from New Orleans to Milwaukee: connecting flights, about 6h 32m total

Flights from New Orleans to Milwaukee

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 6h 32m
two tickets, via Chicago: $289
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 912 mi (1,468 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

6h 32m

with the connection

New Orleans to Atlanta flight 1h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Milwaukee flight 2h 3m

Via Chicago

6h 43m

with the connection

New Orleans to Chicago flight 2h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Milwaukee flight 1h 3m

two ticketsfrom $289

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 New Orleans to cities closest to Milwaukee

New Orleans to Chicago Chicago: 81 mi (131 km) from Milwaukee, flight 2h 40m from $136 New Orleans to Buffalo Buffalo: 456 mi (734 km) from Milwaukee, flight 4h 5m New Orleans to Rochester Rochester: 519 mi (835 km) from Milwaukee, flight 4h 42m New Orleans to Washington Washington: 634 mi (1,021 km) from Milwaukee, flight 2h 30m from $80 New Orleans to Richmond Richmond: 669 mi (1,077 km) from Milwaukee, flight 4h 3m New Orleans to Atlanta Atlanta: 669 mi (1,077 km) from Milwaukee, flight 1h 29m from $54

To Milwaukee from cities closest to New Orleans

Atlanta to Milwaukee Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 3m Tampa to Milwaukee Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 55m Fort Myers to Milwaukee Fort Myers: 549 mi (883 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 10m Cancun to Milwaukee Cancun: 639 mi (1,029 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 54m from $385 Charlotte to Milwaukee Charlotte: 649 mi (1,044 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 9m Chicago to Milwaukee Chicago: 835 mi (1,344 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 3m from $138

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

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

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

Via Atlanta: 1h 29m to the connection, 2h 3m after it, about 6h 32m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $289. 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 New Orleans and Milwaukee?

Atlanta (6h 32m total) and Chicago (6h 43m total).

How far is Milwaukee from New Orleans?

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.