Looking for a last-minute Labor Day trip? Here are some cheaper flights out of Milwaukee

Beck Andrew Salgado, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Updated ·2 min read
A Frontier Airlines jet is shown at Denver International Airport.

As Labor Day signals the waning days of summer, the extended weekend also represents one of the last opportunities for a warm weather micro-cation. But, last-minute flights during a holiday weekend can be expensive.

However, there are still are handful of reasonably priced roundtrips for Labor Day weekend out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. So for those craving a spontaneous, yet affordable, getaway, here are five destinations you can still travel to for about $300 or less this weekend.

But keep an eye on the weather forecast for the Florida sites, with Hurricane Adalia approaching the northwest part of the state mid-week.

Disclaimer: These flights and prices are subject as of 1 p.m. Monday and are subject to change. The prices don't include baggage fees.

Denver

Denver is by far the cheapest and most convenient option on this list as Frontier Airlines — a name you will hear again in this article — offers nonstop service into the Mile High City.

  • Airline: Frontier

  • Dates: Friday to Monday

  • Price: $148

  • Travel time: 2 hours, 43 minutes (nonstop)

Houston

The fourth-biggest city in the United States and the biggest in the state of Texas, Houston is a destination that offers amazing food, sports and art.

  • Airline: United

  • Dates: Friday to Monday

  • Price: $294

  • Travel time: 6 hours, 2 minutes (1-hour layover in Denver)

Orlando

The home of Disney World, Orlando is heavily serviced by budget airlines, making it a more affordable option. Beyond Disney, various cultural amenities in the city make it a great destination for a family weekend.

  • Airlines: Frontier/Spirit

  • Dates: Friday to Monday

  • Price: $273/$301

  • Travel time: 15 hours, 30 minutes (9-hour layover in Denver) on Frontier; 2 hours, 37 minutes (nonstop) on Spirit

San Francisco

Perhaps the best value on this list, a flight to San Francisco can often cost upwards of $500. However, an option from Frontier makes traveling to the city much more affordable.

  • Airline: Frontier

  • Dates: Friday to Monday

  • Price: $217

  • Travel time: 14 hours, 12 minutes (8-hour, 45-minute layover in Denver)

Tampa

Time on the beach is always a great vacation and a quick trip to Tampa can offer as much — though it should be noted that this flight has a lengthy layover.

  • Airlines: Frontier

  • Dates: Friday to Monday

  • Price: $279

  • Travel time: 17 hours, 37 minutes (11-hour layover in Denver)

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: These are Milwaukee's cheap flights for Labor Day weekend