Flights
Flights to Ocala
Flying to Ocala 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 Ocala, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 102 upcoming events in and around Ocala (counted Nov 7, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Ocala is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), 34 miles away. For Ocala Civic Theatre, the nearest is GNV at 36 miles.
Airports serving Ocala
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Ocala, 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) 34 mi (55 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Ocala Civic Theatre, Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala, Marion Theatre, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion and Bubba Raceway Park. |
Nearest airport to each Ocala venue
The busiest venues in and around Ocala, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ocala Civic Theatre Hotels near Ocala Civic Theatre | GNV, 36 mi | SFB, 59 mi |
| Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala Hotels near Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala | GNV, 35 mi | SFB, 61 mi |
| Marion Theatre Hotels near Marion Theatre | GNV, 36 mi | SFB, 61 mi |
| Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Hotels near Southeastern Livestock Pavilion | GNV, 34 mi | SFB, 62 mi |
| Bubba Raceway Park Hotels near Bubba Raceway Park | GNV, 29 mi | None |
Flying in for an Ocala event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 7, 2026): 15 events in and around Ocala; 100% on Fri–Sun; 8 of the 15 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.
Disney's Aladdin In Concert - Live To Film
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala, Ocala, Florida
Wild World of Animals
Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala, Florida
From about $34.00View TicketsCountryLIVE
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala, Ocala, Florida
From about $67.00View TicketsTour of Destruction
Bubba Raceway Park, Ocala, Florida
From about $65.00View TicketsWall of Echoes - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala, Ocala, Florida
From about $59.00View TicketsA Taste Of Ireland: A Celtic Christmas
Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, Ocala, Florida
A Taste Of Ireland: A Celtic Christmas
Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, Ocala, Florida
Floyd Nation
Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala, Florida
From about $91.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 8: Disney's Aladdin In Concert - Live To Film
- Nov 13: Wild World of Animals
- Nov 14: Tour of Destruction
- Nov 15: A Taste Of Ireland: A Celtic Christmas
- Nov 20: Floyd Nation
- Nov 21: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
- Nov 22: Ocala Symphony Chorus: Handel's Messiah
Flying in to Ocala: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Ocala Civic Theatre it is GNV, 36 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. GNV, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 34 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, SFB, is 63 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
Which airport is best for Ocala Civic Theatre?
The closest airport to Ocala Civic Theatre is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 36 miles away in a straight line; Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 59 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Ocala?
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Ocala, 34 miles away in a straight line.
How far is GNV from downtown Ocala?
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is 34 miles (55 km) from downtown Ocala 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.
Which airport is best for Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala?
The closest airport to Mainstage Theatre at Reilly Arts Center - Ocala is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 35 miles away in a straight line; Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 61 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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.
How many events are in Ocala in the next 30 days?
15 in and around Ocala in the 30 days from Nov 7, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 100% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 8 of the 15 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Ocala?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Ocala: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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.
