Travelling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Milwaukee and New Orleans share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MKE to MSY flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines 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.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MKE and MSY:
Nashville International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight is $162. A round-trip fare right now is $364. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MKE to MSY if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MKE to MSY is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
MKE is located at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
When it comes to General Mitchell International Airport's on-time performance, 78.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach General Mitchell International Airport from central Milwaukee, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MKE:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Reserve a hotel near MSY if you have a late General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond New Orleans's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to central New Orleans has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. October is the most popular month to head to New Orleans. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for August if you'd like to go to New Orleans during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MKE to MSY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New Orleans has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 121 kilometres north-west of New Orleans, a visit to Baton Rouge will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Centre for the Arts.
Montgomery is another favourite destination in United States and is around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. No trip is complete without visiting Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.