Pensacola, Florida

Private charter · GVL → PNS

Gainesville to Pensacola

328 miles, about 1 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

Photo: Scott Hallford (USN employee) · Public domain

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Gainesville to Pensacola, door to door faster.

Trade about 7 hours on the road for about 1 hr 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, 328 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
328 mi
Flight
1 hr 55 min
Driving
7 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GVLGainesvillePNSPensacola
GVL → PNS328 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr

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

Departing Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GVL

    Regional airport

    Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

    Gainesville · KGVL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,496 ft

  • KJCA

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Jefferson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,210 ft

  • KAJR

    Regional airport

    Habersham County Airport

    Cornelia

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • LZU

    Regional airport

    Gwinnett County Briscoe Field

    Lawrenceville · KLZU

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • WDR

    Regional airport

    Barrow County Airport

    Winder · KWDR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,202 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 ft

Arriving Pensacola

Airports in Pensacola

  • PNS

    Major airport

    Pensacola International Airport

    Pensacola · KPNS

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,004 ft

  • GUF

    Regional airport

    Jack Edwards National Airport

    Gulf Shores · KJKA

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    6,962 ft

  • K82J

    Regional airport

    Roscoe Field

    Pensacola

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 ft

  • K2R4

    Regional airport

    Peter Prince Field

    Milton

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    3,703 ft

  • K5R4

    Regional airport

    Foley Municipal Airport

    Foley

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,700 ft

When you land

Things to do in Pensacola

Pensacola is known as the City of Five Flags, and its history shows in the Seville and Palafox districts, where buildings reflect Spanish, French, British, Confederate and American eras. Naval Air Station Pensacola, the Cradle of Naval Aviation, is home to the Blue Angels and trains generations of military aviators, and the regional economy also draws on healthcare, aviation maintenance and a growing technology sector.

  1. 01

    National Naval Aviation Museum

    On Naval Air Station Pensacola, this museum displays more than 150 aircraft spanning the history of naval aviation, including Blue Angels jets; visitors must meet the base's current access requirements.

  2. 02

    Pensacola Beach

    On Santa Rosa Island, this beach town is known for powdery white sand and emerald water, with a long Gulf fishing pier, casual seafood spots and the national seashore nearby.

  3. 03

    Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Protected stretches of barrier island include Fort Pickens, a 19th-century masonry fort, along with undeveloped beaches, birding trails and camping.

  4. 04

    Palafox Street and Historic Pensacola

    Downtown's Palafox Street and the Historic Pensacola Village preserve centuries-old homes and museums, with restaurants, bars and a Saturday market along the main street.

  5. 05

    Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

    Each fall the Navy's flight demonstration squadron performs over its home base for a free homecoming air show, one of the biggest events on the Gulf Coast.

  6. 06

    Perdido Key

    West of Pensacola near the Alabama line, Perdido Key offers quiet beaches, the Johnson Beach section of the national seashore and a relaxed, low-rise feel.

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Questions

Gainesville to Pensacola flights

How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Pensacola?

About 1 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 328 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7 hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Pensacola use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Pensacola International Airport (PNS), Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF), or Roscoe Field (K82J). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Gainesville to Pensacola 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 Pensacola?

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

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Pensacola to Gainesville

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