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.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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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.