Flying from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 3 hours.
The timezone in Fort Myers is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Flights from MKE to RSW start from 06:30 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:45 with Frontier Airlines. Overall, you can choose from five weekly General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your MKE to RSW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Fort Myers holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
Most passengers choose to fly with Frontier Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MKE to RSW flights. A reliable 83.87% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MKE and RSW:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
R 1,242 is the lowest price for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 4,877. These fares may change based on demand.
Book eight months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MKE to RSW.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
You'll find MKE at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
78.97% of flights taking off from General Mitchell International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to General Mitchell International Airport from central Milwaukee, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MKE. Whether you have an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RSW instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and explore beyond Fort Myers's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Southwest Florida International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
The street address for RSW is 11000 Terminal Access Road.
Southwest Florida International Airport to the centre of Fort Myers has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Fort Myers. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Fort Myers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MKE to RSW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Fort Myers has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north of Fort Myers, a visit to Jacksonville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Miami is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Fort Myers. No journey is complete without a visit to Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.