Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Milwaukee's timezone is UTC-5, making Milwaukee two hours ahead of Phoenix.
Each week, there are 29 Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 05:55 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:00 with Southwest Airlines.
To ensure you get on your PHX to MKE flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, so getting to Milwaukee (and then seeing more parts of United States!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PHX to MKE flights. An exceptional 88.54% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PHX and MKE include:
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Currently, $191 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $281. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PHX to MKE by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PHX make it to their destination as scheduled 82.57% of the time.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PHX:
Arriving at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MKE if you have a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a General Mitchell International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Milwaukee and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from General Mitchell International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
The address for MKE is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
General Mitchell International Airport to central Milwaukee has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Milwaukee in May.
When booking your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milwaukee, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PHX to MKE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Milwaukee. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States and is around 386 kilometres south of Milwaukee. No journey is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.