Cheap flights To Sanford (ORL) from $108

Home to the Seminole State College of Florida, Sanford is known as the "Historic Waterfront Gateway City." This beautiful city sits on the shores of Lake Monroe and is only 20 miles northeast of Orlando.

Attractions

Lace up your walking shoes and hit the brick-paved streets of downtown Sanford for a closer look at the restaurants and family-owned shops of the district.

For a trip to the wild side, head over to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford. This small zoo features various giraffes, leopards, tigers and more. The zoo also operates a splash pad in the spring and summer months, which allows visitors to cool down from the heat. Activities like a miniature zip line and train rides are available for children.

Hints and tips

When you fly to Sanford via the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), rental cars, taxi services and airport shuttles are available to get you to your hotel. Sanford averages a low of 49 degrees Fahrenheit in January and a high of 93 degrees in July. Yearly rainfall totals average around 50 inches.

The city offers several festivals throughout the year, including the Deland Fall Festival of the Arts and the Florida Film Festival. If you visit during October, you can attend the annual Riverfront Festival.