United States · 633 miles (1,019 km)

Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 633 miles (1,019 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Chicago and Chicago and more.

How many miles MKE to DCA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MKE to DCA

Book MKE to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MKE to DCA with one stop

14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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MKE to DCA: common questions

How many miles does MKE to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MKE to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Milwaukee from Washington by plane?

Milwaukee (MKE) and Washington (DCA) are 633 miles (1,019 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MKE to DCA award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Milwaukee and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (EWR). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.