Cheap Flights from MKE to WYS: When to Fly from Milwaukee to West Yellowstone

 

The cheapest times to fly from MKE to WYS are

• May 21st to June 3rd
• August 6th to September 30th

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 WYS is late August to early September. Prices can be as high as $952 for Saturday flights during early to mid July, or as low as $438 for Wednesday flights around late August to early September.

 

When to Fly to West Yellowstone

Flying from Milwaukee, WI (MKE) to West Yellowstone, MT (WYS) will usually cost between $517 to $810 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late August to early September with an average ticket price of $546. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid July, with an average price of $777. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $231 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $617 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MKE to WYS flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the MKE to WYS flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Milwaukee. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.33, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to West Yellowstone, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Milwaukee. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $143 (19%) 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 $578. Return trip prices are from the WYS 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 WYS can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 4 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MKE to WYS while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking MKE to WYS

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MKE to WYS — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Yellowstone Airport to General Mitchell International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1160 miles or 1867 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MKE to WYS flight is about 3 hour 4 minutes.

How many flights go between Milwaukee, WI and West Yellowstone, MT?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from MKE to WYS.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.