Travelling from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE): What you need to know
The timezone in Milwaukee is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Columbus. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee.
To ensure you catch your flight from Columbus to MKE, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Columbus to MKE flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Rickenbacker International Airport. If you have an early departure, Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East will put you just a short drive away.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
About Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MKE instead:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport flight.
You'll find MKE at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Getting from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Milwaukee. How long it takes to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Currently, $169 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $289. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Columbus to MKE, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Milwaukee. July is when most people book flights from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Columbus to MKE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Milwaukee, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Milwaukee
After booking your flight from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milwaukee:
Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright and Miller Park are just two of the major attractions to add to your Milwaukee to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Milwaukee County Zoo.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Milwaukee, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 121 kilometres south to Chicago to check off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Madison is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres west of Milwaukee. No trip is complete without a visit to Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
