Travelling from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
The timezone in Charleston is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MKE to CHS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from General Mitchell International Airport to Charleston International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MKE and CHS include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
C$144 is currently the lowest price for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$463. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MKE to CHS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Charleston International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MKE to CHS.
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Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
MKE is located at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Of all flights departing from General Mitchell International Airport, 78.97% land on schedule at their destination.
General Mitchell International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Milwaukee. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Charleston International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MKE:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Book a hotel near CHS if you have a late General Mitchell International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Charleston International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Charleston and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Charleston International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport to central Charleston has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 3 hours 35 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Charleston International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Charleston. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Charleston International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Charleston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MKE to CHS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Charleston, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 322 kilometres south-west to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 290 kilometres north of Charleston, Charlotte is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.