Why go
- U.S. state.
- Known for Walt Disney World.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Stetson Mansion.
- Served by Tampa North Aero Park Airport (KYO).
History
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Straits of Florida to the south, and The Bahamas to the southeast. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, spanning approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), not including its many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of over 23 million, it is the third-most populous state in the United States and ranks seventh in population density as of 2020. Florida spans 65,758 square miles (170,310 km2), ranking 22nd in area among the states. The Miami metropolitan area, anchored by the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, is the state's largest metropolitan area, with a population of 6.138 million; the most populous city is Jacksonville. Florida's other major population centers include Tampa Bay, Orlando, Cape Coral, and the state capital of Tallahassee.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 23 airlines, 68 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 737-800, 737-800, 717) · 36 routes: Akron*, Albany, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Buffalo, Chicago, Columbus, Dayton*, Denver, Flint, Fort Lauderdale, Grand Rapids, Houston, Indianapolis, Islip, Kansas City, Key West, Las Vegas, Louisville, Manchester NH, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh-durham, Rochester, San Antonio, San Juan, St. Louis, Windsor Locks
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 717, 73C, 737-800, 737-300, 737-800) · 26 routes: Akron, Albany*, Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham*, Chicago*, Columbus*, Dayton, Fort Lauderdale*, Houston*, Indianapolis, Islip*, Kansas City*, Key West*, Milwaukee*, New Orleans*, Phoenix*, Pittsburgh, Portland*, Providence*, Raleigh-durham*, San Antonio*, San Juan*, Seattle*, St. Louis*, Windsor Locks*
- United Airlines UA (Saab 340, A320, 737-800, 737-900, 737-700, 757-200) · 13 routes: Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Fort Lauderdale*, Gainesville*, Houston, Jacksonville*, Key West*, Newark, Pensacola*, Tallahassee*, Washington, West Palm Beach*
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, 737-800, 757, A320, M90, Embraer 175…) · 10 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Columbus*, Detroit, Indianapolis*, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, New York, Raleigh-durham*
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, 737-800, A321, 737, M83…) · 9 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, London*, Miami, New York*, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 8 routes: Boston, New York, New York, Newark, San Juan, Washington, White Plains, Windsor Locks
- US Airways US (A319, A320, 737-800, A321, 734, M83…) · 8 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, New York*, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 7 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Key West, Pensacola, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319, A320) · 5 routes: Atlantic City, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Denver, Trenton, Wilmington
- AeroMéxico AM (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Toronto
- Air France AF (737-900, 757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: London
- Cayman Airways KX (737-300) · 1 route: Georgetown
- Copa Airlines CM (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Finnair AY (777) · 1 route: London
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 1 route: London*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737-900, 757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (A330-300) · 1 route: Zurich*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (737-900, 757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- WestJet WS (736, 737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Regional airports
Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 49 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 47 routes: Allentown, Appleton, Asheville, Bangor, Belleville, Bentonville, Bismarck, Bloomington, BRISTOL, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Chattanooga, Cincinnati, Clarksburg, Columbus, Des Moines, Elmira, Fargo, Fort Wayne, Grand Forks, Grand Rapids, Greensboro, Greenville, Hagerstown, Harrisburg, Huntington, Knoxville, Lansing, Lexington KY, Little Rock, Moline, Newport News, Niagara Falls, Oklahoma City, Owensboro, Plattsburgh, Portsmouth, Roanoke VA, Rockford, Scranton … +7 more
- Arkefly OR (767-300) · 1 route: Miami
- Icelandair FI (75W) · 1 route: Keflavik
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 31 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320, MD-80) · 31 routes: Allentown, Asheville, Bangor, BRISTOL, Cedar Rapids, Chattanooga, Columbus, Des Moines, Elmira, Fargo, Fort Wayne, Grand Rapids, Greensboro, Greenville, Harrisburg, Huntington, Knoxville, Lexington KY, Moline, Newburgh, Niagara Falls, Peoria, Plattsburgh, Roanoke VA, Rockford, Sioux Falls, South Bend, Springfield, Syracuse, Toledo, Youngstown
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 757, M90) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: New York, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Washington*
- Air France AF (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (A319, A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Chicago
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tampa North Aero Park Airport (KYO); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.