Gainesville, Florida

Private charter · FLL → GNV

Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville

281 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville, door to door faster.

Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, 281 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
281 mi
Flight
1 hr 40 min
Driving
6 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
FLLFort LauderdaleGNVGainesville
FLL → GNV281 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Fort Lauderdale

Airports in Fort Lauderdale

  • FLL

    Major airport

    Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

    Fort Lauderdale · KFLL

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • MIA

    Major airport

    Miami International Airport

    Miami · KMIA

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    13,016 ft

  • FXE

    Commercial airport

    Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

    Fort Lauderdale · KFXE

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • HWO

    Commercial airport

    North Perry Airport

    Hollywood · KHWO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    3,463 ft

  • BCT

    Commercial airport

    Boca Raton Airport

    Boca Raton · KBCT

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    6,276 ft

  • OPF

    Commercial airport

    Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

    Miami · KOPF

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    8,002 ft

Arriving Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GNV

    Commercial airport

    Gainesville Regional Airport

    Gainesville · KGNV

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    7,504 ft

  • K42J

    Regional airport

    Keystone Heights Airport

    Keystone Heights

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,044 ft

  • KX60

    Regional airport

    Williston Municipal Airport

    Williston

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    6,669 ft

When you land

Things to do in Gainesville

Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, one of the country's largest public research universities, and much of the city's travel revolves around it: academic conferences, research partnerships, medical appointments at UF Health Shands, and recruiting and alumni visits. The university's research has spawned a steady stream of biotech and technology startups, and the city's healthcare sector draws patients from across North Central Florida and South Georgia.

  1. 01

    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

    Home of Florida Gators football, The Swamp is one of college football's loudest venues, and game days bring tailgates across the leafy UF campus.

  2. 02

    Florida Museum of Natural History

    On the UF campus, the museum features a walk-through Butterfly Rainforest filled with hundreds of live butterflies, plus exhibits on Florida fossils, people and ecosystems.

  3. 03

    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

    Just south of town, this vast wet savanna is home to wild bison, wild horses and alligators, viewed from an observation tower and the La Chua Trail boardwalk.

  4. 04

    Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

    A 120-foot-deep sinkhole with a wooden staircase descending into a lush, miniature rainforest fed by small streams trickling down its walls.

  5. 05

    Ichetucknee Springs State Park

    Northwest of Gainesville, the park's crystal-clear spring-fed river is famous for summer tubing, with kayaking, snorkeling and wildlife viewing throughout the year.

  6. 06

    Harn Museum of Art

    UF's art museum holds strong collections of Asian, African, modern and contemporary art and photography, with Asian-inspired gardens and free admission.

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Questions

Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville flights

How long is a private flight from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville?

About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 281 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.

Which airports do flights from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville use?

You can depart from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), or Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and arrive at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), Keystone Heights Airport (K42J), or Williston Municipal Airport (KX60). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Fort Lauderdale and Gainesville?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Gainesville back to Fort Lauderdale are priced the same way.

Return flight

Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale

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