Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE): what you need to know
Milwaukee's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Milwaukee one hour behind Buffalo.
To ensure you get on your BUF to MKE flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BUF and MKE include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport flight is $181. A return plane ticket right now is $364. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BUF to MKE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BUF to MKE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
74% of flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BUF:
Arriving at Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MKE instead:
Grab a Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport rental car and explore Milwaukee and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
You'll find MKE at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Milwaukee. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Milwaukee in March.
The warmest month in Milwaukee is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BUF to MKE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south of Milwaukee, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 386 kilometres south of Milwaukee. No journey is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
