Why go
- City in Florida, United States.
- Served by Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
History
Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is the most populous city in North Central Florida with a population of 141,085 at the 2020 census, while the Gainesville metropolitan area has an estimated 360,000 residents. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the third-largest public university campus by enrollment in the United States as of the 2023–2024 academic year. The university is represented by the Florida Gators sports teams in NCAA competitions.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Miami*
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Orlando, Tampa
- United Airlines UA (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Orlando*, Tampa*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Miami
- Air France AF (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (717) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 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 Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV); 29 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GNV has direct flights to 5 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, Tampa).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gainesville, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.