Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE): what you need to know
Milwaukee's timezone is UTC-6, making Milwaukee two hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to MKE flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SFO and MKE include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport flight is 145 €. A return ticket is currently 291 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to MKE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to MKE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MKE:
Hit the road running by picking up a Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Milwaukee's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
You'll find MKE at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
From Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
June is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Milwaukee in March.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Milwaukee, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to MKE in January. Temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Milwaukee, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 129 kilometres south to Chicago to check off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Indianapolis, about 386 kilometres south of Milwaukee. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are among its highlights.
