How to get from Portland to Milwaukee

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Chicago: about 8h 48m including the connection. Other options: via Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $283.

Flights from Portland to Milwaukee

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fastest, via Chicago
8h 48m
two tickets, via Chicago
$283
connection options
4
straight-line distance
1,715 mi (2,760 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
8h 48m
with the connection
Portland to Chicago flight 4h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Milwaukee flight 1h 3m
two ticketsfrom $283
Via Phoenix
9h 50m
with the connection
Portland to Phoenix flight 3h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. Departure to Milwaukee: Phoenix Sky Harbor International.
Phoenix to Milwaukee flight 3h 20m
Via San Francisco
11h 40m
with the connection
Portland to San Francisco flight 2h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Milwaukee: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
Via Los Angeles
12h 46m
with the connection
Portland to Los Angeles flight 3h 28m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Milwaukee: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Milwaukee flight 6h 18m

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Portland to Milwaukee?
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 Portland to Milwaukee?
Via Chicago: 4h 45m to the connection, 1h 3m after it, about 8h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Portland to Milwaukee with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $283. 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 Portland and Milwaukee?
Chicago (8h 48m total), Phoenix (9h 50m total), San Francisco (11h 40m total) and Los Angeles (12h 46m total).
How far is Milwaukee from Portland?
1,715 mi (2,760 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.