$56 Cheap flight deals from Gainesville (MCO) to Oklahoma City (OKC)

Gainesville Airport Information

Whether you are a University of Florida student headed home or simply embarking on a vacation adventure, Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Gainesville. You take off from the Gainesville Regional Airport, which is served by American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta, United and US Airways. You might be tempted to fly out of one of the area's larger airports, but you would then face a 120-mile drive to the Orlando International Airport or an 80-mile drive to the Jacksonville International Airport before you even start your trip.

Airport Parking in Gainesville

The Gainesville Regional Airport has plenty of available parking just a short walk from the terminal. The short-term lot charges up to $12 per day, while the long-term lot charges $9 per day or $55 per week. There are also several off-site parking facilities that offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. Check your vacation planner with Orbitz.com before you leave to make sure you have chosen the best parking option based on the length of your trip to help you stay within your budget.

Ground Transportation in Gainesville

The Regional Transit Bus Service (RTS) is the most economical way to get to the Gainesville airport. University of Florida students can also pick up the route #25 bus on Monday through Friday. There are several taxi companies that offer transportation to the airport, but if you purchased your air tickets through Orbitz.com, you may have saved enough to warrant splurging on a private car service to get you to the airport in style.

Restaurants in Gainesville

The Gainesville airport has dedicated amenities to serve business and leisure travelers, including Wi-Fi and an ATM, but dining opportunities are limited. Tailwind has a full-service restaurant and bar in the public area before the security checkpoint, but within the terminal, options are more limited. There is a full-service bar in the gate area, but the only food available is grab-and-go snacks. Enjoy your trip, wherever your travels take you, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to find cheap flights from Gainesville.

Oklahoma City Airport

Orbitz.com makes shopping for flights to Oklahoma City an easy task. As long as you know when you want to leave and your destination, you can find cheap flights through the site. Most flights in the area leave from the Will Rogers World Airport, which is the largest airport in the region. The United States Army Air Forces used the airport as its training center during World War II, but the airport now offers domestic flights through Delta Connection, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and others. The airport is just six miles from the center of Oklahoma City.

Transportation to the Airport

Depending on where you stay in the city, you might find that you can simply walk from the airport to your hotel. Several major hotels have free shuttles that will drive you from the airport to your hotel, and you can also rent a car from one of the booths at the airport. Airport Road takes you from the airport to downtown Oklahoma City, and you can find deals on rental cars for $20 or less per day.

Weather in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City has moderate temperatures throughout the year, though the temperatures can drop below 40 degrees in the winter. From March until August, the city has a weather advisory in place because of the high risk of tornadoes.

Highlights of the City

You might find that you want to visit one of the well-known museums in the city during your visit. Some of the top museums include the Science Museum Oklahoma, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial. When you look for flights to Oklahoma City on Orbitz.com, search for tickets to some of the top attractions in the area and save even more money on your trip.