Flying from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
2 hours is the average length of a direct flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Washington DC is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
United Airlines is your ticket to exploring Washington DC (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport offered by this airline.
To break up your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the MKE - IAD route are:
O'Hare International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is £46. The cheapest price for a return flight is £84. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from MKE to IAD, book your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
General Mitchell International Airport is around 9 miles from central Milwaukee. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 39 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your travels? Stay near MKE. Whether you're catching an early flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 35 miles away. It takes around 51 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Washington DC in February.
Book your flight from General Mitchell International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you want to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MKE to IAD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. White House Historical Association, The White House and National Mall are major attractions which should be on any good Washington DC itinerary.
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