Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE): what you need to know
Milwaukee is one hour behind Richmond and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RIC to MKE flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to General Mitchell International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RIC and MKE include:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Right now, ر.ق. 519 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to General Mitchell International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,039. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIC to MKE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to General Mitchell International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RIC to MKE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to General Mitchell International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights leaving from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) reach their destination on time.
To get to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) from central Richmond, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to General Mitchell International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RIC:
Arriving at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Reserve a hotel close to MKE if you're taking a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to General Mitchell International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a General Mitchell International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Milwaukee's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from General Mitchell International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to central Milwaukee
You'll find MKE at 5300 S. Howell Avenue.
From General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to General Mitchell International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Milwaukee in May.
Book your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to General Mitchell International Airport for July if you want to visit Milwaukee during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIC to MKE in January. Average temperatures are between -14ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Milwaukee is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south of Milwaukee, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 386 kilometres south of Milwaukee. No trip is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
