Valdosta, Georgia

Private charter · GVL → VLD

Gainesville to Valdosta

243 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Gainesville to Valdosta, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Valdosta Regional Airport in Valdosta, 243 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
243 mi
Flight
1 hr 25 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GVLGainesvilleVLDValdosta
GVL → VLD243 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

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 Valdosta

Airports in Valdosta

  • VLD

    Commercial airport

    Valdosta Regional Airport

    Valdosta · KVLD

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    8,003 ft

  • K4J5

    Regional airport

    Quitman Brooks County Airport

    Quitman

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Valdosta

Valdosta is the largest city in south-central Georgia, just north of the Florida line along I-75. Its economy is built on Valdosta State University, Moody Air Force Base, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, along with agriculture in the surrounding counties. Known as the Azalea City for the blooms that brighten its neighborhoods each spring, Valdosta is also famous for high school football, and its historic downtown and university district give the city a lively feel.

  1. 01

    Wild Adventures Theme Park

    South of town, this theme park combines roller coasters and rides with a water park and animal exhibits, plus a concert series that brings well-known performers.

  2. 02

    Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

    Northeast of Valdosta near Lakeland, cypress trees rise out of dark water on this lake, with a boardwalk, paddling routes and excellent birdwatching.

  3. 03

    Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area

    North of the city, a long boardwalk and an observation tower look out over Grand Bay, a large cypress and blackgum wetland home to alligators and wading birds.

  4. 04

    The Crescent

    This grand neoclassical home, named for its curving columned porch, is now home to the Valdosta Garden Center and hosts tours, weddings and events.

  5. 05

    Turner Center for the Arts

    Valdosta’s community arts center presents rotating exhibitions, classes and performances, with several galleries highlighting the work of regional artists alongside traveling shows.

  6. 06

    Downtown Valdosta

    The historic downtown around the Lowndes County Courthouse has restaurants, shops and the Lowndes County Historical Society Museum, housed in a former Carnegie library.

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Questions

Gainesville to Valdosta flights

How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Valdosta?

About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 243 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Valdosta use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) or Quitman Brooks County Airport (K4J5). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

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Valdosta to Gainesville

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