Travelling from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main terminals.
The timezone in Milwaukee is UTC-5, which is 1 hour behind Toronto. General Mitchell International Airport is located in Milwaukee.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to MKE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 49 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Break up your flight from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and MKE are:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 39 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to MKE, kick back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Consider staying in a hotel near MKE if you're taking a late flight from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
General Mitchell International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Milwaukee. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 39 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport is C$220. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$357. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Toronto to MKE, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Milwaukee in May when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Milwaukee. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Toronto to MKE during then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Milwaukee
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to General Mitchell International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milwaukee:
One of the best ways to experience Milwaukee is to check out its leading attractions. Essential stops include Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
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