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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Milwaukee to Phoenix:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:56 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 1:16 am.

The flight takes about 3h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Milwaukee to Phoenix:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Phoenix takes 3h 56m, covering 1,459 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Phoenix range from $318 to $476, with an average of $393 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $393 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $263 round-trip via Kansas City (MCI), compared to $401 for nonstop.

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Milwaukee to Phoenix flights are:

• Southwest: 85% on time
• American Airlines: 83% on time
• Sun Country Air: 57% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Milwaukee to Phoenix flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $331 to $2,306. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Milwaukee to Phoenix flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Milwaukee to Phoenix are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Since Phoenix is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) — daily rates averaging $57:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar

Near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — daily rates averaging $74:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty

Flights from Milwaukee to Phoenix usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and may arrive at several airports in Phoenix area, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Milwaukee to Phoenix route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

One-stop flights from Milwaukee to Phoenix most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Milwaukee to Phoenix. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $373 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $413, a difference of $40.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Milwaukee and Phoenix. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• American Airlines
• Sun Country Air

Flying via Kansas City (MCI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 03m, compared with 5h 29m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 5h 37m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Phoenix is 1 hour behind Milwaukee (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Milwaukee to Phoenix flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.