Travelling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to New York: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 34 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to New York.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee, where General Mitchell International Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the most popular route, with 210 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from MKE to LGA is with Delta at 17:45. Choose the first departure operated by Delta at 06:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from MKE to New York.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Begin your journey with a direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to New York. From MKE, you can fly seamlessly to any of these New York airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from General Mitchell International Airport to New York include:
When flying within United States, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from General Mitchell International Airport to New York, make sure your ID is up to date.
The journey from central Milwaukee to MKE takes about 39 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel close to MKE? If you're boarding an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to New York, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to New York
R 1,774 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,385. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MKE to New York.
The cheapest month for tickets from General Mitchell International Airport to New York is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 28 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you have a late flight from General Mitchell International Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The centre of New York is located around 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As soon as your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to New York has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 48 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near JFK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from MKE to New York:
Best time to go to New York
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to New York. August is the most popular month to visit New York. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to New York for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from MKE to New York sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to New York, explore our range of hotels including:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just two of the major attractions to add to your New York must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Empire State Building.
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