Flights
Flights to Milwaukee
Flying to Milwaukee for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Milwaukee, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,630 upcoming events in and around Milwaukee (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Milwaukee is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 6.7 miles away. For Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Stackner Cabaret, the nearest is MKE at 6.5 miles.
Airports serving Milwaukee
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Milwaukee, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 6.7 mi (11 km) | Large | Nearest to Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Stackner Cabaret, Checota Powerhouse Theater - Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Uihlein Hall At Marcus Center, Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Herro-Franke Studio, American Family Field, Todd Wehr Theater At Marcus Center, Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee Improv. |
Nearest airport to each Milwaukee venue
The busiest venues in and around Milwaukee, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | American Family Field | MKE, 6.8 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Fiserv Forum | MKE, 6.6 mi | NBA arena airports |
Flying in for a Milwaukee event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 343 events in and around Milwaukee; 65% on Fri–Sun; 245 of the 328 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
An Idiot's Guide to Wine - Stand-Up Comedy Show With Wine Tasting
The Box MKE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From about $39.00View TicketsThe Thorn
Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From about $34.00View TicketsThe World Goes 'Round
Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Footloose
Checota Powerhouse Theater - Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mamma Mia!
Uihlein Hall At Marcus Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From about $63.00View TicketsDulce Sloan
The Laughing Tap, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From about $54.00View TicketsThey Might Be Giants
Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From about $53.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Milwaukee: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Stackner Cabaret it is MKE, 6.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Checota Powerhouse Theater - Milwaukee Repertory Theater?
The closest airport to Checota Powerhouse Theater - Milwaukee Repertory Theater is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 6.5 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is MKE from downtown Milwaukee?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 6.7 miles (11 km) from downtown Milwaukee in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many events are in Milwaukee in the next 30 days?
343 in and around Milwaukee in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 65% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 245 of the 328 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Milwaukee?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Milwaukee, 6.7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Milwaukee Bucks' home arena?
The Milwaukee Bucks play home games at Fiserv Forum. The closest airport to Fiserv Forum is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 6.6 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Milwaukee Brewers' home ballpark?
The Milwaukee Brewers play home games at American Family Field. The closest airport to American Family Field is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 6.8 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Milwaukee?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Which airport is best for Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Stackner Cabaret?
The closest airport to Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Stackner Cabaret is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 6.5 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
