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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $284-$464
Southwest
Tue 1/30Tue 2/6
MKE - FLL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$137
Typical prices: $146-$269
Frontier
Fri 12/7
MKE - FLL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 06m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $178 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale (MKE-FLL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
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6:00 am - 10:25 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
3h 25mnonstop
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10:25 am - 12:45 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
3h 20mnonstop
$279Southwest
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
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6:00 am - 10:25 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
3h 25mnonstop
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10:25 am - 12:45 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
3h 20mnonstop
$279Southwest
Fri, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 13
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1:30 pm - 9:11 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
6h 41m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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10:35 am - 2:54 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$289Delta
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 20
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1:00 pm - 6:56 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
4h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:35 am - 11:15 amFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$289Delta
Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 23
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2:55 pm - 9:18 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:26 pm - 11:52 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$289American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 11
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2:51 pm - 9:19 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:17 pm - 11:55 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$289American Airlines
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
United Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 3:40 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
6h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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9:00 am - 3:10 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289United Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12
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8:40 am - 3:12 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:05 am - 1:48 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
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6:11 pm - 8:57 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
25h 46m2 stops Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:42 am - 5:26 pmFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
11h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$365Frontier
Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 24
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8:15 am - 11:03 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-FLL Fort Lauderdale
13h 48m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:55 pm - 7:16 amFLL  Fort Lauderdale-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
17h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$372Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale typically range from $284 to $464. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale at $290 round-trip.
•July ($483) and March ($382) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale the cheapest?

Flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$137
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 113% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale

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Your Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:06 am
    • Latest: departs at 3:15 pm and lands at 6:21 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 06m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    A nonstop flight from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale takes 3h 06m, covering 1,244 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flight?

    Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale range from $284 to $464, with an average of $355 over the past 12 months. Anything below $284 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $355 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $178 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $587 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • Have flight prices from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,999. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale looking right now?

    One-way fares from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)?

    Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Budget
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    Flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $327 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $383, a difference of $56.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Milwaukee and Fort Lauderdale.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 5h 02m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 14m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Fort Lauderdale?

    Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Fort Lauderdale?

    Some of the most popular sights in Fort Lauderdale are Las Olas Beach, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. These are among the most viewed places in Fort Lauderdale on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flights?

    Among airlines operating Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flights?

    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

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

  • What is Delta’s checked baggage policy?

    Delta has no free checked baggage allowance. When traveling with this airline, you may check up to 10 bags. Each bag must not exceed 62 linear inches and 50 lb. If you’re certain you’ll travel with checked baggage, book your luggage space when booking your ticket. This is because the spaces are more expensive when sold at the airport.

  • Which airlines offering flights to FLL are eco-friendly?

    Among the airlines that offer flights from MKE to FLL, American Airlines and JetBlue are the most eco-friendly. This is because they have replaced their old flights with fuel-efficient aircraft, invested heavily in the development of sustainable aviation fuels, implemented effective waste management programs, and superb carbon offset partnerships.

  • What are some of the destinations I can easily get to from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)?

    Aside from Fort Lauderdale, you can easily reach Mangonia Park, Delray Beach, Cypress Creek, Golden Glades, Pompano Beach, Lake Worth, and Boca Raton from FLL. Since all these destinations feature Tri-Rail train stations, the best way to travel to them is via a Tri-Rail train.

  • Is Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) disabled-friendly?

    Like every other major airport in the USA, MKE is quite disabled-friendly. If you have limited mobility, you can count on having a smooth experience at this air transit hub because it features elevators, ramps, wheelchair-accessible restrooms with adequate space and grab rails, and wheelchairs provided upon request. Note that the wheelchairs are requested by the airlines.

Your guide to booking Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $327, about $56 less than Saturday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale trip for May. Fares historically average $290 round-trip in that month - typically $193 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Philadelphia Airport (PHL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $178 round-trip on this route - about $409 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale Airport.

    • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise By IHG
    • Crowne Plaza Ft. Lauderdale Airport/Cruise By IHG
    • Hyatt Place Ft Lauderdale Cruise Port
  • If you fly to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) aboard a one-stop flight, your stopover will depend on your airline. You will layover at Detroit (DTW) or Atlanta (ATL) if you travel with Delta; Newark (EWR), Houston (IAH), or Chicago (ORD) if you travel with United Airlines; and New York (JFK) if you make the trip with JetBlue.
  • When traveling with American Airlines, you may bring one hand luggage and one personal item on your flight to FLL. The dimensions of your personal item must not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches, while those of your carry-on must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Your personal item must fit beneath the seat ahead of you, whereas your carry-on must fit in the luggage compartment above your seat.
  • You can bring liquids on your flight to FLL, irrespective of the airline you’re traveling with. The liquids must be stored in containers with a maximum capacity of 3.4 oz. The containers must all be placed in a quart-sized plastic bag that’s transparent and resealable. You can bring on only one such bag.
  • You can carry your child on your lap for free when traveling to FLL with United Airlines, provided your child is under two years. If you have more than two children, the older child must have a seat. The seat must be fitted with an approved car seat.
  • If you want to travel from FLL using public transportation, you may take a Tri-Rail train, Broward County Transit Bus, or Tri-Rail bus. Taking the train is the easiest and cheapest means of traveling to Fort Lauderdale. The airport station is in Dania Beach. It is connected to the airport via free shuttle buses/. At this station, trains to Fort Lauderdale and surrounding towns are available every 20 minutes.

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