Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport.
Milwaukee is one hour behind Durham and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from RDU to MKE start from 08:34 — the first with Frontier Airlines. The last departure is at 14:04 with Frontier Airlines. Overall, there are three weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flights.
Your RDU to MKE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Frontier Airlines has direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Milwaukee — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Frontier Airlines.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and MKE:
Nashville International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight is $192. A return ticket is currently $257. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RDU to MKE.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to MKE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Consider booking a hotel near MKE if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a General Mitchell International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and find adventure across Milwaukee and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from General Mitchell International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
The address for MKE is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
From General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Milwaukee in May.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport for July if you want to visit Milwaukee during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MKE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Milwaukee has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south of Milwaukee, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States and is around 386 kilometres south of Milwaukee. No trip is complete without experiencing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
