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£137+ Cheap flights to Florida

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Flights to Florida in 2024

Find the latest flights to Florida in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 991,672 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.

Return from

£228

One-way from

£147

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£410
Norse Atlantic UK
  • Norse Atlantic UK
  • 22/2-10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 17h 50m total
  • London to Orlando
22/11
  • 22/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 15m total
  • London to Florida
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in September 2024

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Cheap flights to Florida in September & October 2024

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The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Florida in September and October 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Orlando, Florida
Wed 9/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 22/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£236
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 15/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£240
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 16/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£242
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 6/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£245
Thu 31/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 14/1120:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£259
Tue 15/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 14/1120:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£261
Fri 4/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 18/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£261
Thu 31/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 14/1120:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£264
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 16/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£265
Cheap flights to Miami, Florida
Thu 24/1009:15STN - MIA
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/1022:00MIA - STN
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9£347
Wed 18/911:15LHR - MIA
Nonstop9h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 24/922:45MIA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£349
Tue 17/911:15LHR - MIA
Nonstop9h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 24/922:45MIA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£356
Wed 18/911:15LHR - MIA
Nonstop9h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 25/918:45MIA - LHR
Nonstop9h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/9£359
Mon 23/916:20LHR - MIA
Nonstop9h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 30/922:45MIA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£359
Wed 18/911:15LHR - MIA
Nonstop9h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 2/1011:25MIA - LHR
1 stop13h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£360
Tue 17/909:00LHR - MIA
2 stops16h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 24/922:45MIA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£361
Fri 4/1010:00LGW - MIA
Nonstop9h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Fri 18/1017:20MIA - LGW
Nonstop8h 40mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£362
Tue 17/911:15LHR - MIA
Nonstop9h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 24/921:00MIA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9£363
Cheap flights to Tampa, Florida
Wed 18/914:30LHR - TPA
Nonstop9h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 2/1022:25TPA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£330
Wed 18/914:30LHR - TPA
Nonstop9h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 2/1011:01TPA - LHR
1 stop14h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£335
Tue 17/912:20LGW - TPA
Nonstop9h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 30/918:55TPA - LGW
Nonstop8h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9£337
Tue 29/1008:40LHR - TPA
1 stop13h 15mKLM
Thu 7/1116:12TPA - LHR
1 stop10h 43mKLM
Deal found 6/9£339
Wed 18/909:40LHR - TPA
2 stops17h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 2/1022:25TPA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£340
Thu 26/912:20LGW - TPA
Nonstop9h 35mFinnair
Mon 7/1018:55TPA - LGW
Nonstop8h 40mFinnair
Deal found 6/9£340
Tue 17/914:30LHR - TPA
Nonstop9h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 25/922:25TPA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/9£342
Tue 17/913:00LHR - TPA
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 25/917:33TPA - LHR
1 stop12h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/9£343
Tue 17/914:30LHR - TPA
Nonstop9h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 26/922:25TPA - LHR
Nonstop9h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/9£346

Florida 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Florida in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 991,672 searches and data were last updated on 7 September 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Florida in September and October 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 9/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 22/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£236
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 15/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£240
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 16/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£242
Sat 23/1114:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 5/1220:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£245
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 6/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£245
Thu 7/1114:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 14/1120:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£248
Sat 9/1114:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 16/1120:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£249
Thu 7/1114:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 18/1120:55MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 05mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£258
Thu 31/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 14/1120:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£259

Flights to Florida departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Florida, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 991,672 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Florida. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Tue 17/914:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 6/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£296
Tue 17/911:15LHR - MIA
Nonstop9h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 24/922:45MIA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/9£356
Tue 17/914:30LHR - TPA
Nonstop9h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 25/922:25TPA - LHR
Nonstop8h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/9£342

One-way flights to Florida

Explore one-way flight options to Florida for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 991,672 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Florida. Book a round-trip flight to Florida instead by using the search form above.
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£160
Wed 9/1021:20LTN - MIA
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9£137
Sun 10/1122:40LTN - TPA
3 stops44h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9£172

Direct flights to Florida

Sat 22/214:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 10/321:55MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 05mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£228
Thu 16/114:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 1/220:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£232
Sat 22/214:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Mon 10/321:55MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 05mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£233
Wed 9/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 22/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£236
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Tue 15/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£240
Sat 11/114:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 18/120:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 7/9£242
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Wed 16/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£242
Sat 23/1114:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 45mNorse Atlantic UK
Thu 5/1220:45MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 15mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£245
Thu 3/1014:00LGW - MCO
Nonstop9h 25mNorse Atlantic UK
Sun 6/1020:25MCO - LGW
Nonstop8h 35mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 6/9£245

Find flights to Florida within your budget

Locate flights to Florida that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 991,672 searches and data was last updated on 7 September 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£228 - £353

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickOrlando

LGW - MCO

LGWMCO

London Gatwick

Sat 22/2

Nonstop9h 45m

Orlando

Mon 10/3

Nonstop8h 05m

£228

London GatwickOrlando

LGW - MCO

LGWMCO

London Gatwick

Thu 3/10

Nonstop9h 35m

Orlando

Wed 16/10

2 stops18h 44m

£289

London GatwickOrlando

LGW - MCO

LGWMCO

London Gatwick

Thu 3/10

Nonstop9h 25m

Orlando

Wed 16/10

1 stop20h 18m

£293

London GatwickTampa

LGW - TPA

LGWTPA

London Gatwick

Thu 14/11

Nonstop10h 00m

Tampa

Thu 5/12

Nonstop8h 30m

£310

London HeathrowOrlando

LHR - MCO

LHRMCO

London Heathrow

Mon 23/9

1 stop13h 25m

Orlando

Tue 8/10

1 stop11h 35m

£315

London GatwickTampa

LGW - TPA

LGWTPA

London Gatwick

Thu 6/3

Nonstop10h 00m

Tampa

Thu 20/3

Nonstop8h 30m

£321

London HeathrowTampa

LHR - TPA

LHRTPA

London Heathrow

Wed 18/9

Nonstop9h 50m

Tampa

Wed 2/10

Nonstop8h 50m

£330

London HeathrowTampa

LHR - TPA

LHRTPA

London Heathrow

Tue 29/10

1 stop13h 15m

Tampa

Thu 7/11

1 stop10h 43m

£339

London HeathrowOrlando

LHR - MCO

LHRMCO

London Heathrow

Mon 13/1

Nonstop10h 10m

Orlando

Mon 27/1

Nonstop8h 15m

£353

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Best time to book a flight to Florida

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Travel insights for flights to Florida

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How long is the flight to Florida?

On average, a flight from London to Florida takes 17 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Florida from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Florida?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Florida. Price data was last updated on 1 September 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Florida should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Florida

The most flights from London to Florida are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Florida?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Florida are TUI Airways, Norse Atlantic UK and Delta.

Rainfall in Florida by month

Plan your trip to Florida by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Florida ranges from 61.0 - 221.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 221.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Florida when rainfall is around 61.0 mm.

Temperature in Florida by month

Plan your trip to Florida by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Florida, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Florida

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Florida. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Florida. Reviews last updated 7 September 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Norse Atlantic UK, Air Europa and TAP AIR PORTUGAL to Florida by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

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9,165 reviews

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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

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It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

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8.0
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Entertainment

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Crew

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Comfort

7.9

Overall

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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

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880 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,165 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

  • When is the best time to fly to Florida?

    Peak season: Florida sees a high tourist season from October through to April. Orlando is the major spot though so expect flight tickets to be rather expensive during these months. You’ll also struggle to find cheap flights to Florida during any UK school holidays or half-term periods. If you book your flight tickets in advance you’ll have to best chances of securing cheap flights to Florida. Off season: June to September is typically classed as the low season, however, cheap flights to Florida can still be incredibly difficult to find. This is in part due to the fact UK schools break up for Summer and a lot of tourists flock to the theme parks.

  • How long is the flight to Florida?

    Flights from London to Orlando, Florida: 9 hour 35 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Fort Myers, Florida: 12 hour 45 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Orlando, Florida: 12 hour 50 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Orlando, Florida: 14 hour 40 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Florida?

    Delta, Virgin Atlantic, American and British Airways all provide flights to Florida, along with a few others. They all have their own pros and cons although ultimately it’ll boil down to the price. Virgin provide a high standard of comfort and service with all of their flights to Florida, as well as having an extensive range of media content to watch during the flight. British Airways also provide good levels of comfort with the added bonus of complimentary food and drinks for the entire flight, providing stocks last. Both airlines do provide reasonably cheap flights to Florida depending on the time of year so it’s worth comparing a few dates to see what prices you can find.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Orlando airport: There are several bus routes you can take to get from the airport to the city, all of which take different journeys so it’s worth figuring out which one you need to get to wherever it is in Orlando you need to be. There is also a shuttle service that can take you from Orlando to Miami as well as other big cities. If you have a lot of luggage and would rather not use public transport then you can opt to get a taxi from outside of the airport. These are more costly than the bus counterparts but if you can split the fare with a friend they can be more worthwhile, especially if you’re in a rush. Fort Myers airport: One of the easiest ways to get from the airport to the city is via the LeeTran service. It operates from 06:40 until 21:25 during the week, with slightly shorter times throughout the weekends. The timetable does change depending on the season though so it’s worth double checking before you book your flights to Florida, especially if you land very early or late. Once you’ve booked your flights to Florida it’s worth choosing a hotel which provides free shuttle transfers to and from the airport as this can make your journey a lot easier. Lastly you can hire a car or take a taxi from outside of the airport however this will cost a lot more than the bus option available.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Florida if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Florida on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Florida?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Norse Atlantic UK is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Florida.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Florida?

    Fort Lauderdale is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Florida. One-way flights to Fort Lauderdale typically cost £14, while return flights cost around £29.

  • How much is a return flight to Florida?

    A return flight to Florida will typically cost around £412, however they can be found for as little as £58.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Florida depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Florida, Glasgow offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Miami have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Miami can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Miami?

    Yes. Miami has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Miami International Airport Hotel is the closest property to Miami (0.0 mi away from Miami).

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