Private charter · LFT → GNV
Lafayette to Gainesville
583 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Lafayette to Gainesville, door to door faster.
Trade about 12½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Lafayette Regional Airport in Lafayette to Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, 583 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 583 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 12½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Lafayette
Airports in Lafayette
LFT
Commercial airportLafayette Regional Airport
Lafayette · KLFT
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
ARA
Commercial airportAcadiana Regional Airport
New Iberia · KARA
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
KIYA
Regional airportAbbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport
Abbeville
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
OPL
Regional airportSt Landry Parish Ahart Field
Opelousas · KOPL
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,999 ft
UCE
Regional airportEunice Airport
Eunice
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
Arriving Gainesville
Airports in Gainesville
GNV
Commercial airportGainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville · KGNV
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,504 ft
K42J
Regional airportKeystone Heights Airport
Keystone Heights
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,044 ft
KX60
Regional airportWilliston Municipal Airport
Williston
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,669 ft
When you land
Things to do in Gainesville
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, one of the country's largest public research universities, and much of the city's travel revolves around it: academic conferences, research partnerships, medical appointments at UF Health Shands, and recruiting and alumni visits. The university's research has spawned a steady stream of biotech and technology startups, and the city's healthcare sector draws patients from across North Central Florida and South Georgia.
- 01
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Home of Florida Gators football, The Swamp is one of college football's loudest venues, and game days bring tailgates across the leafy UF campus.
- 02
Florida Museum of Natural History
On the UF campus, the museum features a walk-through Butterfly Rainforest filled with hundreds of live butterflies, plus exhibits on Florida fossils, people and ecosystems.
- 03
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Just south of town, this vast wet savanna is home to wild bison, wild horses and alligators, viewed from an observation tower and the La Chua Trail boardwalk.
- 04
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
A 120-foot-deep sinkhole with a wooden staircase descending into a lush, miniature rainforest fed by small streams trickling down its walls.
- 05
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Northwest of Gainesville, the park's crystal-clear spring-fed river is famous for summer tubing, with kayaking, snorkeling and wildlife viewing throughout the year.
- 06
Harn Museum of Art
UF's art museum holds strong collections of Asian, African, modern and contemporary art and photography, with Asian-inspired gardens and free admission.
Questions
Lafayette to Gainesville flights
How long is a private flight from Lafayette to Gainesville?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 583 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Lafayette to Gainesville use?
You can depart from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), or Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport (KIYA) and arrive at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), Keystone Heights Airport (K42J), or Williston Municipal Airport (KX60). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Lafayette to Gainesville cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Lafayette and Gainesville?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Gainesville back to Lafayette are priced the same way.
Return flight
Gainesville to Lafayette
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