Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

Flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee pass through?

Connecting flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 92% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) – 8% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

On the Ottawa to Milwaukee route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 58%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 659 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,555 – a C$ 896 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Which popular places can I visit in Milwaukee?

Some of the most popular sights in Milwaukee are UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena, Fiserv Forum, and Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Milwaukee on KAYAK.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to Milwaukee take?

There are currently no direct flights available from Ottawa to Milwaukee. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 22m and 7h 30m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to Milwaukee changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 826 to C$ 2,120. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to Milwaukee looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to Milwaukee are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 484, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 7h 30m via Newark (EWR).

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Milwaukee?

Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Ottawa (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE)?

Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 35 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Alamo • Hertz • Sixt

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Milwaukee flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee range from C$ 700 to C$ 1,224, with an average of C$ 911 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 700 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

United Airlines (C$ 826) and American Airlines (C$ 1,358) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Milwaukee according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Ottawa to Milwaukee route. 92% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 806. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Milwaukee, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Milwaukee layovers at 215 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Milwaukee

Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

4:46 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 a.m. - 2:09 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 826United Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

3:10 p.m. - 11:37 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

9h 27m1 stop Newark

6:15 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

14h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 826United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

3:10 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 40m1 stop Newark

3:33 p.m. - 9:16 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 826United Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

6:05 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

14h 05m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:05 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 826United Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

6:00 a.m. - 1:32 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 32m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:47 a.m. - 3:07 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

7h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 826United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

6:15 a.m. - 10:13 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 a.m. - 1:11 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

7h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

C$ 826United Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

3:10 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 40m1 stop Newark

6:47 a.m. - 3:07 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

7h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 826United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

6:00 a.m. - 5:03 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

12h 03m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 a.m. - 7:27 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

10h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 826United Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

3:10 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 40m1 stop Newark

6:47 a.m. - 3:07 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

7h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 828United Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

6:00 a.m. - 10:23 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 23m1 stop Newark

10:48 a.m. - 9:16 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

9h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 828United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to Milwaukee

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:35 a.m. - 9:11 a.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

20h 36m1 stop Newark

C$ 1,194United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:40 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

13h 31m1 stop Newark

C$ 1,208United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 3:11 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

10h 11m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:18 a.m. - 5:16 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

8h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,233United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

3:10 p.m. - 8:06 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 56m1 stop Newark

3:52 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,292United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

6h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

14h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,295Air Canada

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

6h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

14h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,299Air Canada

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

12h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:05 p.m. - 5:16 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

4h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,302United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 3:11 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

9h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 a.m. - 1:17 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

7h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Island

C$ 1,302Air Canada

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

6h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 a.m. - 1:17 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

7h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Island

C$ 1,307Air Canada

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:30 a.m. - 7:52 p.m.MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-YOW Ottawa

10h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Island

C$ 1,309Air Canada

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Ottawa to Milwaukee flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee start at C$ 826. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 700 to C$ 1,224. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 826 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Milwaukee?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Milwaukee and is 28% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 70% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Milwaukee?
Flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee pass through?
Connecting flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 8% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee?
On the Ottawa to Milwaukee route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 58%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 659 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,555 – a C$ 896 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Which popular places can I visit in Milwaukee?
Some of the most popular sights in Milwaukee are UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena, Fiserv Forum, and Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Milwaukee on KAYAK.
How long does a flight from Ottawa to Milwaukee take?
There are currently no direct flights available from Ottawa to Milwaukee. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 22m and 7h 30m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Milwaukee?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to Milwaukee changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 826 to C$ 2,120. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Milwaukee looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Milwaukee are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 484, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Milwaukee?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 7h 30m via Newark (EWR).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Ottawa (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE)?
Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 35 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Sixt
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Milwaukee flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Milwaukee range from C$ 700 to C$ 1,224, with an average of C$ 911 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 700 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 659 – about C$ 896 less than Friday (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport.
- Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Conference Center
- Hyatt Place Milwaukee Airport
- Holiday Inn & Suites Milwaukee Airport By IHG

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