Gainesville, Florida

Private charter · MLB → GNV

Melbourne to Gainesville

148 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Melbourne to Gainesville, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Melbourne to Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, 148 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
148 mi
Flight
50 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MLBMelbourneGNVGainesville
MLB → GNV148 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

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

Departing Melbourne

Airports in Melbourne

  • MLB

    Commercial airport

    Melbourne Orlando International Airport

    Melbourne · KMLB

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    10,181 ft

  • TIX

    Commercial airport

    Space Coast Regional Airport

    Titusville · KTIX

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    7,319 ft

  • COI

    Regional airport

    Merritt Island Airport

    Merritt Island · KCOI

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    3,601 ft

  • KX59

    Regional airport

    Valkaria Airport

    Malabar

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • KX26

    Regional airport

    Sebastian Municipal Airport

    Sebastian

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,023 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

Melbourne to Gainesville flights

How long is a private flight from Melbourne to Gainesville?

About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 148 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Melbourne to Gainesville use?

You can depart from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX), or Merritt Island Airport (COI) 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Gainesville?

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

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