American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers more legroom than standard economy seats.
American's Flagship Business class includes a 6' 7" lay-flat bed and direct aisle access.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $331 |
Round-trip from | $209 |
One-way from | $91 |
Good round-trip deal | $322 or less |
Good one-way deal | $198 or less |
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NewarkMilwaukee
EWR - MKE
EWRMKE
Newark
Fri 9/12
10:00 am-4:47 pm
1 stop7h 47m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Mon 9/15
5:48 pm-8:02 am
1 stop13h 14m
NewarkMilwaukee
EWR - MKE
EWRMKE
Newark
Wed 8/6
10:20 pm-11:54 pm
Nonstop2h 34m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Tue 8/12
6:00 am-9:20 am
Nonstop2h 20m
NewarkMilwaukee
EWR - MKE
EWRMKE
Newark
Wed 7/23
6:00 am-8:43 am
1 stop3h 43m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Fri 8/1
6:54 pm-12:59 am
1 stop5h 05m
NewarkMilwaukee
EWR - MKE
EWRMKE
Newark
Thu 11/6
11:50 am-6:02 pm
1 stop7h 12m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Sun 11/9
6:25 pm-10:49 am
1 stop15h 24m
New YorkMilwaukee
LGA - MKE
LGAMKE
New York LaGuardia
Wed 7/30
6:59 am-3:42 pm
1 stop9h 43m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Wed 8/6
4:37 pm-10:02 pm
2 stops28h 25m
New YorkMilwaukee
LGA - MKE
LGAMKE
New York LaGuardia
Sat 8/23
9:30 am-8:50 pm
2 stops12h 20m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Mon 8/25
5:15 am-1:45 pm
2 stops7h 30m
New WindsorMilwaukee
SWF - MKE
SWFMKE
New Windsor Stewart
Mon 8/4
7:56 pm-3:42 pm
2 stops20h 46m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Thu 8/7
4:37 pm-7:06 pm
2 stops25h 29m
New YorkMilwaukee
LGA - MKE
LGAMKE
New York LaGuardia
Wed 7/16
6:59 am-3:42 pm
1 stop9h 43m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Sun 7/20
6:35 pm-3:35 pm
2 stops20h 00m
New YorkMilwaukee
JFK - MKE
JFKMKE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 10/9
11:31 am-6:22 pm
1 stop7h 51m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Sun 10/12
6:35 pm-10:30 am
1 stop14h 55m
New YorkMilwaukee
JFK - MKE
JFKMKE
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 8/20
6:20 pm-8:24 pm
Nonstop3h 04m
Milwaukee-Mitchell
Sat 8/23
7:30 am-10:55 am
Nonstop2h 25m
The price you pay for your flight to Milwaukee may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
On average, a flight from New York to Milwaukee takes 7 hours 8 minutes. Flights to Milwaukee from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Milwaukee should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
The most flights from New York to Milwaukee are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Milwaukee are United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines.
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Milwaukee are JetBlue, Delta and American Airlines.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Milwaukee ranges from 1.4 - 4.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Milwaukee when rainfall is around 1.4 in.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Milwaukee, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).
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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
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.
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.
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.