Cheap flights from Glasgow to Florida from £249

Flights to Florida from Glasgow will arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO), which is located about 6 miles (10 km) from downtown Orlando. Orlando International Airport is one of the largest air hubs in the US by size and is the largest and busiest airport in the state of Florida, as well as among the top 10 in the US by passenger volume. It uses a single terminal divided into two parts: Terminals A and B, both of which accept international air traffic. Glasgow Airport (GLA) is situated about 10 miles from Central Glasgow and is the second busiest airport in the country and among the top 10 in the UK in terms of passenger traffic. It is a hub for British Airways and uses a single terminal divided into West, Central and East Piers, with British Airways flights originating from the Central Pier.

Unfortunately, direct flights from Glasgow to Florida are not currently available. There are however a couple of airlines, namely British Airways and Finnair, that offer a one-stop service between Glasgow Airport and Orlando International Airport. Finnair flights to Florida from Glasgow make connections at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as well as at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) before journeying on to the US state. British Airways flights originating from Glasgow Airport also make connections at London Gatwick Airport and London Heathrow Airport en route to Orlando International Airport.

Finnair flights from Glasgow destined to Florida involve stopovers at London Gatwick Airport, which last about 2h 30min with transfer, while those with stopovers at London Heathrow Airport take about 4h 10min with transfer. The shortest flights on Finnair last about 13h 30min with the longest lasting just over 15h. British Airways flights with stopovers at London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports involve similar stopover times as with Finnair flights at both locations. However, British Airways redeye flights to Florida from Glasgow require extensive stopovers at London Heathrow lasting up to 13h for a total flight time of about 23h 35min. Fare prices involving flights with multiple stopovers are generally cheaper than those making one connection with longer flight times.

The US visa-waiver program allows visa-free travel for UK citizens but you’ll need an electronic travel authorisation (ESTA) permit to enter the country along with your valid British passport and other documentation. You can apply for US ESTA permits online with fees of about $39 (£30) for one-day processing, about $69 (£50) for rush processing (about four hours) and $89 (£65) for super rush processing (about 30min). Dual citizenship holders on flights to Florida from Glasgow must use US passports when entering the country.

The cheapest airline one-way is Aer Lingus, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £443. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Air Transat, as they are both options that can get you from Glasgow to Florida for a low price.

The most popular route from Glasgow to Florida is Glasgow Intl - Orlando. You may also consider Glasgow Intl - Tampa or Glasgow Intl - Miami.

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Florida (average of £559). Flying from Glasgow to Florida in July is currently the most expensive (average of £760). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.