$85+ Cheap flights to Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI climate

Milwaukee has a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and pleasant, though thunderstorms can be frequent. Winters are quite cold, and snow is common and plentiful throughout the season. Due to its proximity to Lake Michigan, Milwaukee experiences ‘lake-effect’ conditions. In the summer, areas along the lakeshore are often comparatively cooler than inland, and in the winter, they are slightly warmer. Tornado season is from March to June, and the wettest month of the year is August

Best Time to Fly to Milwaukee, WI

Peak Season

Situated on Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is a lovely summer time destination. The city is run with festivals and farmer’s markets and tourists and residents alike hit the streets for outdoor fun. Flights to Milwaukee and hotel accommodations are pricier in the summer due to an upswing in travel, but if your travel plans are flexible you can find cheap Milwaukee flights and hotels.

Off Season

Winters are cold and wet in Milwaukee so it’s no surprise that city shuts down except for the schools. However, if you’re looking for cheap flights to Milwaukee, winter is the best time to save on fares.

Getting around Milwaukee, WI

A great way to enjoy Milwaukee, especially if you’re in town during summer’s festivals, is by foot. If you need to get out of the city, it’s best to rent a car. Try reserving a car when you book your cheap flight to Milwaukee and you might save some money. Car rental companies are located at the airport. Public transportation by bus is very simple and accessible. There are several discounts and multi-day passes available.  You can also catch a taxi at your hotel to get to any tourist attraction, restaurant or nightclub.    

Milwaukee, WI Travel Information

• Sports fan will welcome a day trip to Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, and one of the favorite football stadiums in the U.S. If you’re lucky enough to get tickets to a Packers game, dress warm and prepare for the cold. It gets cold here during the winter season, but die-hard football fans don’t let a little cold air and snow get in the way of football.
• Get in the car and head to the Wisconsin Dells, the ‘Waterpark Capital of the World’. Located about two hours from Milwaukee, the Dells has more than 21 indoor and outdoor waterparks as well as various recreational activities, including water skiing, jet boating, golfing and camping. After a long day at the parks, head to one of the Dells’ spas, museums, or just enjoy some leisure time shopping or dining at one of the many restaurants.
• Summerfest is an 11-day tribute to all musical genres and has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest music festival in the world. The music fest takes place on Lake Michigan and goes from noon to midnight each day.

Milwaukee, WI airport overview

Well-placed with excellent public transport options that go as far as Chicago, General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is a convenient travel hub for many Midwest destinations. It is located five miles (8km) south of Milwaukee although many travelers use it as an alternative to O’Hare and Midway airports to access Chicago.

One of the most popular flights from General Mitchell International is to Minneapolis and there are frequent flights to General Mitchell International Airport from Atlanta, Denver, New York’s La Guardia Airport, Las Vegas, Orlando, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Washington DC and Chicago. While most of its traffic is domestic, there are also some flights to destinations in Canada and Mexico.

General Mitchell is a compact airport, but mercifully there is an abundance of seating in the waiting areas. The friendly atmosphere extends to live music over the Christmas vacations, so the 10 million or so passengers who pass through the airport every year start their breaks with a bit of Midwestern hospitality.