Travelling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Your MKE to IAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MKE and IAD include:
O'Hare International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
$121 is the lowest price for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $488. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MKE to IAD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MKE to IAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
MKE is located at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
78.97% of flights that leave from General Mitchell International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Milwaukee to General Mitchell International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MKE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel near IAD if you're catching a late General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Washington DC in January.
When reserving your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MKE to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, head for Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.