Gainesville, Florida

Private charter · LAL → GNV

Lakeland to Gainesville

118 miles, about 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

Lakeland to Gainesville, door to door faster.

Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland to Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, 118 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
118 mi
Flight
40 min
Driving
3 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
LALLakelandGNVGainesville
LAL → GNV118 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min

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

Departing Lakeland

Airports in Lakeland

  • LAL

    Commercial airport

    Lakeland Linder International Airport

    Lakeland · KLAL

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,500 ft

  • GIF

    Regional airport

    Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field

    Winter Haven · KGIF

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,005 ft

  • BOW

    Regional airport

    Bartow Executive Airport

    Bartow · KBOW

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KPCM

    Regional airport

    Plant City Municipal Airport

    Plant City

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    3,950 ft

  • ZPH

    Regional airport

    Zephyrhills Municipal Airport

    Zephyrhills · KZPH

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,072 ft

  • KVDF

    Regional airport

    Tampa Executive Airport

    Tampa

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 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

Lakeland to Gainesville flights

How long is a private flight from Lakeland to Gainesville?

About 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 118 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.

Which airports do flights from Lakeland to Gainesville use?

You can depart from Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (GIF), or Bartow Executive Airport (BOW) 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland and Gainesville?

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

Return flight

Gainesville to Lakeland

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