Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): what you need to know
The timezone in Milwaukee is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Ottawa.
Give yourself enough time to make your YOW to MKE flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
R 4,268 is currently the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,967. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to MKE if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YOW to MKE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58.21% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Reserve a hotel close to MKE if you're taking a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a General Mitchell International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz to explore Milwaukee and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from General Mitchell International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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 reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Milwaukee. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport for July if you'd like to visit 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). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to MKE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Milwaukee, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 129 kilometres south to Chicago to tick off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 386 kilometres south of Milwaukee. No journey is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
