Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): what you need to know
The timezone in Milwaukee is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to MKE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and MKE:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
R 1,861 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,729. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to MKE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to MKE.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MKE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a General Mitchell International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Milwaukee's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from General Mitchell International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
MKE is located at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
From General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Milwaukee in May.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Milwaukee during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MKE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Milwaukee. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 386 kilometres south of Milwaukee. No trip is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
