Flying from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore the options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) departing from either of these bases.
3 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport flight.
Milwaukee is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. General Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to MKE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Get there in one go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) operate from here.
When leaving from LAX, you can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport with Spirit Airlines.
Spirit Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LAX to MKE.
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX land on time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to MKE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Reserve a hotel near MKE if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up a General Mitchell International Airport rental car and explore Milwaukee and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
MKE is located at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
From General Mitchell International Airport, central Milwaukee is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Right now, ₹ 11,406 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 31,183. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to MKE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Milwaukee. July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Los Angeles to MKE flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milwaukee to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC and 1ºC.
More about Milwaukee
Start your Milwaukee trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to General Mitchell International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are highlights which should be on any well-planned Milwaukee itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Milwaukee. Around 121 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Around 121 kilometres west of Milwaukee, Madison is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
