Flying from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Check out your options for departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
General Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to MKE, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
In high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to MKE flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their final stop on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MKE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a General Mitchell International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Milwaukee and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Vancouver 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 the centre of Milwaukee. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Right now, ج.م. 9,105 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 15,999. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to MKE, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Visit Milwaukee in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Milwaukee is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your Vancouver to MKE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC and 1ºC.
More about Milwaukee
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to General Mitchell International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milwaukee:
Your Milwaukee visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Milwaukee. Around 121 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Madison is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres west of Milwaukee. No journey is complete without dropping by Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
