Cheap Flights from MKE to PHX: When to Fly from Milwaukee to Phoenix

 

The cheapest times to fly from MKE to PHX are

• August 6th to March 4th (except the weeks of October 8th, November 19th, December 17th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MKE to PHX is early December. Prices can be as high as $867 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $273 for Wednesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Phoenix

Flying from Milwaukee, WI (MKE) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) will usually cost between $286 to $484 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $299. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $527. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $227 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $356 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MKE to PHX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MKE to PHX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MKE to PHX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Milwaukee. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.15, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $72 (17%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $338. Return trip prices are from the PHX to MKE flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MKE to PHX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 36 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MKE to PHX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1458 miles or 2346 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MKE to PHX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MKE to PHX flight is about 3 hour 36 minutes.

How many flights go between Milwaukee, WI and Phoenix, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 80 available flights from MKE to PHX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MKE to PHX tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 22% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 21% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHX heading for MKE about 5 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Phoenix, AZ is about 2 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 5 minutes late
• American: 5 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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