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Expert advice for your flight from Milwaukee to Tampa

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Airlines
Southwest

Southwest's Rapid Rewards offers unlimited rewards seats and no blackout dates.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle includes priority boarding and extra legroom seats.


Frontier's Economy Bundle offers a carry-on bag and no change fees.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, with browsing and streaming packages available.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Milwaukee to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Find cheap flights to Tampa
Find cheap flights to Tampa

Planning a trip from Milwaukee to Tampa? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Milwaukee to Tampa?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Tampa chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Atlanta (ATL) is the top choice – 43% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Milwaukee to Tampa picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Milwaukee to Tampa?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Milwaukee to Tampa clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $195.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Milwaukee to Tampa?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Milwaukee to Tampa via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via St. Louis (STL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 4h 30m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Milwaukee to Tampa?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Milwaukee to Tampa, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, St. Louis (STL) often has the shortest layovers from Milwaukee to Tampa, with an average of 0h 50m.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Milwaukee to Tampa

When to book flights from Milwaukee to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.
  • Where can I dine at the Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (MKE)?

    There are several restaurants to choose from at the Milwaukee Mitchell Airport. Most are in the main terminal, however, there are some in Concourse C and D. Some options include a Starbucks, Auntie Anne's, a bakery, a pizzeria, and Chile's.

  • How can I get around the Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    There is a people mover at the Tampa International Airport. It goes around the entire airport and stops at various places and can get you real close to your gate. You can also take a people mover to other areas of the airport such as the rental car center, baggage claim, and parking garage.

  • Where is the rental car center at the Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    If you're renting a car, once you've grabbed your bags, you can catch the people mover to the rental car center. The rental car center is in a separate area of the airport grounds. Some car rental agencies at the Tampa Airport include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, and National.

  • Is there an information kiosk at the Tampa International Airport?

    On the third level of TPA, there is an information kiosk. The kiosk is open from the morning to late in the evening and is staffed by customer-service agents that can answer questions about the airport, local transportation, and attractions.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Milwaukee to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $166 or less one-way and $315 or less round-trip.
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 20min from downtown. Along with a taxi, you can take a bus from the airport to the city. The bus picks up passengers at the ground transportation level.
  • The Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (MKE) is a medium-sized airport with no airport transportation or shuttle services. With just one terminal and 38 gates, it is easy to walk. If you need special assistance, there are services for individuals who need a wheelchair or who are blind or have limited vision.
  • There is a covered parking garage at the Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (MKE) which is ideal during the winter season. Passengers can also take advantage of a non-covered (economy) parking lot that is within walking distance of the terminal.
  • While waiting on your flight to leave Milwaukee, you can tour the Mitchell Gallery of Flight Museum on the main floor of the airport. There are several artifacts, photographs, and historical data for passengers to see and explore. Admission to the museum is free.
  • If you want to relax while waiting on your plane to leave the Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, there is a lounge in Concourse D for Delta club members. There is also a USO lounge in the main terminal.
  • There are several ATMs around both the Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and the Tampa International airport. At TPA, you'll find one close to the Marriott Hotel and by the shopping pavilion. At MKE, there is a bank as well as an ATM between Concourse C and E.
  • If you get in late, you can stay at Tampa's Airport. The Marriott Tampa Airport offers day-use rooms as well as an outdoor pool, on-site dining, and room service.

Prefer to fly direct from Milwaukee to Tampa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Tampa.
Find which airlines fly direct from Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Milwaukee-Mitchell to Tampa

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Direct returns

Tampa to Milwaukee-Mitchell

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Milwaukee to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Milwaukee to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Very late arrival at PWM. Late jet getting to ATL. Equipment problem with aircraft - could not get enough water onto plane., Another delay getting FAA approval for flight with bottled H2O. Not the crew’s problem.

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

Wow truly top notch airline Efficient nice snacks courteous staff Fast boarding !

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

The staff was very sarcastic, the flight was delayed. There was no wi-fi o any type of entertainment. The plane was dirty and we have to wait a long time for the luggage to come out.

Booked through kayak, everything seemed normal but when it came time to go, my flight ticket didn’t exist, so I had to purchase another set of tickets at the airport the day of the flight, for about double. When I reached kayaks customer service, they claimed no responsibility, and pushed me onto another 3rd party booking service, airfare assist, where I have had no luck getting any kind of help or refund. I’ve used kayak many times, but I’ll never again after I’ve been burned by this.

The air fares are good, Charging me for every single thing 😩

I am very happy with my experience with Spirit Airlines. Both flights were on time. Boarding was very pleasant. Crew was very nice. Flights were amazing and we even arrived earlier than the schedule time. I am hoping Spirits keeps on having non stop flight from Ft Lauderdale to Hartford for many years to come.

you guys canceled my flight last minute and lost my luggage.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

Late, terrible communication, horrible planning of passenger seating until the literal last minute. One of the worst flying experiences of my life. Y'all suck

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

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