Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 12 minutes. The timezone in Milwaukee is UTC-5, so it's 1 hour behind Washington DC.
There are 29 flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport every week. Catch the 06:00 flight if you want to set off as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to make the most of your day before heading off, the latest flight from DCA to MKE departs at 20:51.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between DCA and MKE:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport is $100. The cheapest price for a return flight is $181. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on flight tickets from DCA to MKE, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
August is the cheapest month for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport takes about 43 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near DCA? If you're boarding an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Reserve a hotel close to MKE if you're on a late flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
General Mitchell International Airport to the centre of Milwaukee takes around 16 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 39 minutes.
When to fly to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Milwaukee in May.
Lock in your flight from Ronald Reagan National 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 14 ºC and 28 ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to MKE in January. Temperatures average between -14 ºC and 1 ºC then.
More about Milwaukee
After locking in your flights from DCA to MKE, you'll need to find a hotel in Milwaukee. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are popular attractions which should feature on any good Milwaukee itinerary.
Complete your Milwaukee trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to General Mitchell International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Milwaukee.