Travelling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Milwaukee.
Flights from MKE to PHX start from 05:00 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:35 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 29 weekly General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MKE to PHX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Phoenix adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of United States:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is American Airlines.
With a dependable 86.23% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for MKE to PHX flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MKE and PHX:
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Right now, R 1,348 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,000. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MKE to PHX.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
You'll find MKE at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Of all flights departing from General Mitchell International Airport, 78.97% land on time at their destination.
Central Milwaukee to General Mitchell International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MKE:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Reserve a hotel close to PHX if you're on a late General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Phoenix and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Phoenix. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you want to visit Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MKE to PHX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, consider Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are key reasons to visit.