Flying from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): What you need to know
Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Explore your options for departing from this base when booking flights from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
The average length of a direct Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Milwaukee's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Minneapolis. General Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee.
With 33 direct flights a week between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the busiest route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from MSP to MKE is with Delta Air Lines at 9:59pm.
Your flight from Minneapolis to MKE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can find a direct flight from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Delta Air Lines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport departing from MSP.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines between MSP and MKE.
Among carriers on this route, Delta Air Lines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MKE instead:
Follow your own route with a General Mitchell International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Milwaukee and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport flight.
The street address for MKE is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
General Mitchell International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Milwaukee. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
R 2,551 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport. Return flights start at R 5,288. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to MKE.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). July is when most people travel to Milwaukee. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in May.
The warmest month in Milwaukee is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Minneapolis to MKE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Milwaukee
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Milwaukee right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Minneapolis to General Mitchell International Airport:
Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright and Miller Park are just two of the major attractions to put on your Milwaukee must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Milwaukee County Zoo.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres south of Milwaukee, a trip to Chicago will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Around 121 kilometres west of Milwaukee, Madison is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.