Cheap Flights to Florida
Best student & youth fares right now to Florida
Whether you’re tackling theme parks, sunbathing on beaches, or spending time in the city or the Everglades - there’s boundless possibilities in Florida. And with cheap flights there all the time, you’ve got no more excuses for avoiding a trip. See the current best fares below!
Student flights to Florida
When you’ve got your travel sights set on Florida, we have the cheap flights you need. Florida is a fantastic spot for students! Some of the top spots in Florida that students love to head to? There’s really too many to name, so we’ll just list a few of Florida’s famous major attractions: soooo many theme parks (Disney World, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Universal Orlando), beaches (Miami, West Palm Beach, the Florida Keys), the Kennedy Space Center, and more!
From visiting for a weekend getaway, spring break trip, or an extended vacation, pick any city in Florida and you are sure to have a great time. And we can get you there with lots of options from one-way to roundtrip for cheap flights to Florida all the time.
What are the main Florida airport hubs?
Florida is a big state with lots of cities, each with their own reasons to fly into. Generally, you’re going to want to fly into whichever city you are going to be spending your time in. However, if you plan to travel all around Florida, or to spend your time in a smaller town or city, look to fly into one of the major international airports - like Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Tampa - as those are likely to have the cheapest flight ticket options. Other big airports around Florida include Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Key West, Tallahassee, and Daytona Beach.
Orlando International Airport / MCO:
The busiest and most popular of Florida airports, MCO is hugely popular for both domestic and international flights. With cheap flights from all of the popular domestic airlines in the US, you can find flights here so easily. Once you’ve landed there are lots of options for getting out of the airport. MCO is located about 25 minutes from downtown Orlando, meaning you can totally get a taxi or an Uber/Lyft. Depending on what you’re doing in the area, many of the hotels and theme parks in Orlando offer shuttle services, too. If you opt for the local bus system (the Lynx Bus), it stops at the airport every 30 minutes and will get you to downtown Orlando for $2.
Miami International Airport / MIA:
Miami airport is the perfect spot to fly to Florida if you’re looking for some sunny beach time or connecting onto a cruise. Just a few miles from downtown Miami, you can quickly get from the airport to the city or the beach (like in about 20 minutes). Get a taxi, an Uber/Lyft, a rental car, or just hop onto the free MIA Mover to get to the Miami Intermodal Center and take the Orange line to downtown Miami for $2.25.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport / FLL:
Just 45 minutes from downtown Miami, FLL can be a great option for getting to the same area for your beach trip. Depending on where you are flying from, there are regional flight options that can get you cheap flights to Miami by flying into FLL instead. Of course you’ll need to get the transportation from Fort Lauderdale to Miami after you land, so make sure you factor that cost into your decision on which airport to fly into. The local public transit has free shuttles that run from the airport to a nearby Tri Rail station - from where you can catch a trip as far south as Miami and as far north as West Palm Beach. The trip starts at $3.75 to get to downtown Fort Lauderdale or to Miami.
Tampa International Airport / TPA:
The Tampa airport is a great option to find flights for the Tampa Bay / Clearwater / St Petersburg area. With 21 airlines servicing roughly 80 nonstop destinations worldwide, TPA has roughly 300 daily flights. As a major airport, it’s likely you’ll find cheaper options to Tampa than to some of the other smaller airports in the area. The cheapest option to get from the airport to downtown Tampa is on public transit by taking the line 10 bus route for $2; the ride lasts about 30 minutes. Of course there’s taxi, rideshare, and car rental options too if one of those better suits your style.
How to fly to Florida from other American cities
There are so many airports throughout Florida, you won’t have any problems getting where you want to go. Basically every major city, as well as lots of smaller cities, in the United States is sure to have a direct flight into Florida. Based on your origin and destination, you can find flights with airlines such as United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and more.
Cheap flights to Florida
from New York / NYC
Average flight duration
2 hours, 40 minutes
Number of daily flights
900+ daily
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from Boston / BOS
Average flight duration
3 hours, 15 minutes
Number of daily flights
300+ daily
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from Los Angeles / LAX
Average flight duration
4 hours, 45 minutes
Number of daily flights
100+ daily
Cheap flights to Florida
from Chicago / CHI
Average flight duration
2 hours, 45 minutes
Number of daily flights
350+ daily
When is the best time to fly to Florida?
The best time to fly to Florida is generally anytime outside of the summer months (June, July, August). In the summer it is very hot and there is the potential for storms and hurricanes. If you want to experience warm weather and less crowds, opt for flying to Florida in April and May or in October and November. Flying to Florida in the winter is also great if you are simply looking to escape the cold temperatures of the north. Although you’re likely to find the best deal if you start shopping for your flight a few months in advance, we often have great last-minute deals to Florida, too!
When is the cheapest time to book a domestic flight to Florida?
Prices based on bookings made 31-60 days prior to departure.
Why do students love visiting Florida?
Are there really reasons not to love visiting Florida? Whether you’re heading off to school for the semester, or you are visiting the Mouse or the beach - there’s something to do for everyone.
Florida universities and campuses
The state of Florida is home to lots of universities, full of plenty of opportunities for education, jobs, internships, and also fun in the sun. Some of Florida’s best universities are the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Miami, University of South Florida, and University of Central Florida. There are tons of others to choose from too, letting you factor in what you’re studying and what part of the state you want to be in.
Florida lifestyle and culture
Across all of Florida, the lifestyle is one that is full of warm weather and days near the water - be it pool or ocean. However, the culture of the people in Florida is totally different depending on if you are in the North or South of the state. In South Florida you’ll find a culture all-encompassed by Caribbean and Latin influences. To the north, the culture is much more similar to the rest of the American south. No matter where you are in Florida though, you will have a warm and sunshine-y time.
Exploring Florida on a student budget
Florida is totally doable on a small student budget! Napping all day on the beach is free after all. There’s lots of museums and gardens that are cheap to check out. And there’s plenty of affordable restaurants for any kind of cuisine meaning you can be saving money and still eating good. You can also try getting student discounts at attractions you want to visit. The big ones, like Disney and Universal, won’t have student discount options, but smaller places often do! For more free things to do in Florida, walk around a park, do some window shopping in a city, or lounge by the ocean.
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