Flying from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, making Durham one hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Every week, there are three General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, select the 08:46 Frontier Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:19 with Frontier Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MKE to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Frontier Airlines has direct flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Frontier Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MKE and RDU:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is C$149. A return ticket right now is C$325. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MKE to RDU.
The cheapest month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The address for MKE is 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
Of the departures from General Mitchell International Airport, 78.97% land on time at their destination.
To reach General Mitchell International Airport from central Milwaukee, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MKE? If you're catching an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel close to RDU if you're taking a late General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Durham in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MKE to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Durham is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.