Cheap flights to Milwaukee from £573

Milwaukee is one of the financial and cultural hubs of the Midwest of the USA and continues to thrive as one of the most populous cities in the country. Milwaukee has a rich history and is one of the country’s up-and-coming arts and culture hubs, but what many people know about Milwaukee is what put it on the map: beer. In the 1800s, German immigrants settled in Milwaukee and brought with them some of the best brewing techniques this side of Lake Michigan. Over the years, Milwaukee has grown to become one of the best known beer capitals in the world. After your flight to Milwaukee sit back with a local brew and relax.

Milwaukee climate

Milwaukee has a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and pleasant, though thunderstorms can be frequent. Winters are quite cold, and snow is common and plentiful throughout the season. Due to its proximity to Lake Michigan, Milwaukee experiences “lake-effect” conditions. In the summer, areas along the lakeshore are often comparatively cooler than inland, and in the winter, they are slightly warmer. Tornado season is from March to June, and the wettest month of the year is August

Getting around Milwaukee

Driving is an easy way to get around Miami, but you’ll have plenty of options. You can find desks for rental car companies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise and Hertz at Miami Airport. You can also take the Miami Metrorail from Dadeland to Palmetto for just a few dollars. The Metrobus covers the whole county for similarly priced fares. If you need to change buses, make sure you ask for a transfer when you buy your ticket. You can also take the Metromover, a free automated people mover that runs downtown. It’s a great way to see Miami’s most popular tourist and shopping areas. 

What is good to know if travelling to Milwaukee?

• Sports fan will welcome a day trip to Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, and one of the favorite football stadiums in the US. If you’re lucky enough to get tickets to a Packers game, dress warm and prepare for the cold. It gets cold here during the winter season, but die-hard football fans don’t let a little cold air and snow get in the way of football.
• Get in the car and head to the Wisconsin Dells, the “Waterpark Capital of the World”. Located about two hours from Milwaukee, the Dells has more than 21 indoor and outdoor waterparks as well as various recreational activities, including water skiing, jet boating, golfing and camping. After a long day at the parks, head to one of the Dells’ spas, museums, or just enjoy some leisure time shopping or dining at one of the many restaurants.
• Summerfest is an 11-day tribute to all musical genres and has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest music festival in the world. The music festival takes place on Lake Michigan and goes from noon to midnight each day.

Milwaukee airport overview

Well-placed with excellent public transport options that go as far as Chicago, General Mitchell is a convenient travel hub for many Midwest destinations. It is located 8km (5 miles) south of Milwaukee although many travellers use it as an alternative to O’Hare and Midway Airports to access Chicago.

One of the most popular flights from General Mitchell International is to Minneapolis and there are frequent flights to General Mitchell International Airport from Atlanta, Denver, New York’s La Guardia Airport, Las Vegas, Orlando, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Washington DC and Chicago. While most of its traffic is domestic, there are also some flights to destinations in Canada and Mexico.

General Mitchell is a compact airport, but mercifully there is an abundance of seating in the waiting areas. The friendly atmosphere extends to live music over the Christmas holidays, so the ten million or so passengers who pass through the airport every year start their breaks with a bit of Midwestern hospitality.