Private charter · GVL → LAL
Gainesville to Lakeland
447 miles, about 2 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Gainesville to Lakeland, door to door faster.
Trade about 9½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, 447 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 447 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 35 min
- Driving
- 9½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 35 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 25 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Gainesville
Airports in Gainesville
GVL
Regional airportLee Gilmer Memorial Airport
Gainesville · KGVL
- From downtown
- 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,496 ft
KJCA
Regional airportJackson County Airport
Jefferson
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,210 ft
KAJR
Regional airportHabersham County Airport
Cornelia
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,503 ft
LZU
Regional airportGwinnett County Briscoe Field
Lawrenceville · KLZU
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,001 ft
WDR
Regional airportBarrow County Airport
Winder · KWDR
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,202 ft
K9A0
Regional airportLumpkin County Wimpys Airport
Dahlonega
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,090 ft
Arriving Lakeland
Airports in Lakeland
LAL
Commercial airportLakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland · KLAL
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,500 ft
GIF
Regional airportWinter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field
Winter Haven · KGIF
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,005 ft
BOW
Regional airportBartow Executive Airport
Bartow · KBOW
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
KPCM
Regional airportPlant City Municipal Airport
Plant City
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,950 ft
ZPH
Regional airportZephyrhills Municipal Airport
Zephyrhills · KZPH
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,072 ft
KVDF
Regional airportTampa Executive Airport
Tampa
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Lakeland
Lakeland sits on I-4 almost exactly between Tampa and Orlando, and that location has made it a major distribution and logistics hub, with large warehouses and fulfillment centers spread across Polk County. Publix Super Markets is headquartered here, and healthcare, manufacturing and the phosphate industry round out the regional economy. Florida Southern College, home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world, gives the city a landmark few places can match.
- 01
Frank Lloyd Wright at Florida Southern College
The campus holds a celebrated collection of Wright-designed buildings, including the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel and esplanades connecting the campus, explored on guided architectural tours.
- 02
Lake Morton
A downtown lake known for its swans, descended from a pair given to the city from Queen Elizabeth II's royal flock, with walking paths and the Polk Museum of Art nearby.
- 03
SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo
Each spring, one of the largest aviation events in the country brings daily air shows, hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of pilots and aviation fans to Lakeland.
- 04
Bok Tower Gardens
In nearby Lake Wales, a 205-foot singing carillon tower rises above gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., with daily carillon recitals and views from one of Florida's highest points.
- 05
Legoland Florida
In Winter Haven, this family theme park built on the site of historic Cypress Gardens features Lego-themed rides, a water park and the preserved botanical gardens.
- 06
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
The Detroit Tigers have trained in Lakeland since the 1930s, and this ballpark hosts Grapefruit League games each February and March plus minor-league baseball in summer.
Questions
Gainesville to Lakeland flights
How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Lakeland?
About 2 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 447 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Lakeland use?
You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (GIF), or Bartow Executive Airport (BOW). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Gainesville to Lakeland 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 Gainesville and Lakeland?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lakeland back to Gainesville are priced the same way.
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Lakeland to Gainesville
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