MILWAUKEE (July 16, 2026) – Southwest Airlines continues to expand nonstop flights from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) with new service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City, Florida beginning next March.
The airline’s latest schedule extension announced today includes the following service enhancements for the upcoming spring break travel period from March 11, 2027 through April 5, 2027:
- Southwest Airlines will offer new seasonal service between Milwaukee and Panama City, Florida on Saturdays from March 13 through April 3.
- Existing seasonal spring break service from MKE to both Miami, Florida and Sarasota, Florida will be expanded from Saturday-only to both Saturdays and Sundays from March 13 through April 3.
- Orlando, Florida: Five flights daily; seven flights on Saturdays.
- Tampa, Florida: Three flights daily; five flights on Saturdays.
- Fort Myers, Florida: Twice daily; five flights on Saturdays.
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Twice on Saturdays; one flight on Sundays.
- Phoenix, Arizona: Four flights daily; six flights on Saturdays.
- International flights between Milwaukee and Cancun, Mexico will also be offered on both Saturdays and Sundays during the spring break period.
Today’s announcements come on the heels of two new routes – Austin and San Diego – launched by Southwest Airlines in 2025, and new connecting service through Chicago Midway launched earlier this year.
“We know there is high demand for flights to the Florida panhandle during the spring break period. This new service will provide an outstanding nonstop option for families to enjoy an affordable beach vacation this coming winter,” Airport Director Brian Dranzik said. “By using these new flights, we can show our largest carrier that we support flight additions from MKE, which can make it easier for airlines to add more flights in the future.”
With today’s announcement, Southwest now offers nonstop flights to 20 destinations from Milwaukee. Flights are available for booking at www.Southwest.com or on the Southwest Airlines mobile app.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport offers nonstop flights to 30+ destinations coast-to-coast, and more than 200 international destinations are available with one easy connection. MKE is served by Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United. The complete list of nonstop cities can be found at flymke.com.
MKE is owned by Milwaukee County and operated by the Department of Transportation, Airport Division, under the policy direction of the Milwaukee County Executive and the County Board of Supervisors. The Airport is entirely funded by user fees; no property tax dollars are used for the Airport’s capital improvements or for its day-to-day operation.
