Travelling from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) taking off from either of these.
The average time for a direct Houston to General Mitchell International Airport flight is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Houston and Milwaukee (where General Mitchell International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
With 13 direct flights a week between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:20am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from IAH to MKE is with United Airlines at 8:10pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to MKE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Reach your destination without the detour from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) can be booked from here.
United Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport departing from IAH.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between IAH and MKE is United Airlines.
With a dependable 88.52% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can arrive at HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Houston to MKE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 81.06% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MKE instead:
Grab a General Mitchell International Airport rental car and explore Milwaukee and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to General Mitchell International Airport flight.
MKE is located at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
General Mitchell International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Milwaukee. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport is ج.م. 4,571. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 9,831. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to MKE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). July is the busiest month to visit Milwaukee. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Milwaukee is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Houston to MKE flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Milwaukee
After booking your flight from Houston to General Mitchell International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milwaukee:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Milwaukee itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 121 kilometres south of Milwaukee, a visit to Chicago will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Madison, about 121 kilometres west of Milwaukee. Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art are key highlights.
