Flights
Flights to Gainesville
Flying to Gainesville for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Gainesville, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 155 upcoming events in and around Gainesville (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Gainesville is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), 4.4 miles away. For Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, the nearest is GNV at 5.3 miles.
Airports serving Gainesville
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Gainesville, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 4.4 mi (7 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville Raceway, The Wooly - FL, Vivid Music Hall, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and High Dive - Gainesville. |
Which airport for which venue
The busiest venues in and around Gainesville, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center Hotels near Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center | GNV, 5.3 mi | — |
| UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Hotels near UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts | GNV, 7.1 mi | — |
| Heartwood Soundstage Hotels near Heartwood Soundstage | GNV, 4.4 mi | — |
| Gainesville Raceway Hotels near Gainesville Raceway | GNV, 4.7 mi | JAX, 62 mi |
| The Wooly - FL Hotels near The Wooly - FL | GNV, 4.2 mi | — |
| Vivid Music Hall Hotels near Vivid Music Hall | GNV, 4.2 mi | — |
| Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Hotels near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | GNV, 5.4 mi | — |
| High Dive - Gainesville Hotels near High Dive - Gainesville | GNV, 4.3 mi | — |
Flying in for a Gainesville event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 22 events in and around Gainesville; 68% on Fri–Sun; 14 of the 20 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Florida Gators vs. Mississippi Rebels
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida
From about $183.00View TicketsPierre Bensusan
Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, Florida
From about $41.00View TicketsThe Cold Stares
Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, Florida
From about $37.00View TicketsThe Beths
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, Florida
From about $50.00View TicketsThe Beths
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, Florida
Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wildcats
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
From about $20.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 2
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
PARKING: Florida Gators vs. Mississippi Rebels
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Parking Lots, Gainesville, Florida
From about $99.00View TicketsPremium Tailgate Party: Florida Gators vs. Mississippi Rebels
Premium Tailgate Lot - Gainesville, Gainesville, Florida
From about $73.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 26: Florida Gators vs. Mississippi Rebels
- Sep 27: The Cold Stares
- Oct 1: The Beths
- Oct 4: Florida Gators Women's Volleyball vs. Kentucky …
- Oct 8: Infinity Song
- Oct 9: Gator Growl 2026: Nikki Glaser
- Oct 10: Florida Gators vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Flying in to Gainesville: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center it is GNV, 5.3 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. GNV, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 4.4 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, JAX, is 70 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to Gainesville?
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Gainesville, 4.4 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts?
The closest airport to UpStage at the Curtis Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 7.1 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Gainesville?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
How many events are in Gainesville in the next 30 days?
22 in and around Gainesville in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 68% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 14 of the 20 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center?
The closest airport to Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.3 miles away in a straight line.
How far is GNV from downtown Gainesville?
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is 4.4 miles (7 km) from downtown Gainesville in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
