Winter break trips from Gainesville
Nonstop from Gainesville: Miami (American). One stop via Charlotte: Cancun and New York. No nonstop seen to Honolulu and Orlando on the dates searched recently.
Axel's pick: Miami, nonstop on American on 5 of the 6 departure dates searched recently, the most of any.
Where to go from Gainesville over winter break: fares for Christmas week (December 19 to 26) and New Year's week (December 26 to January 2), for warm beaches, ski trips and holiday cities.
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Saved round trips for Christmas week (Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026) and New Year's week (Dec 26 – Jan 2, 2027).
Cheapest right now: New York $693 · Cancun $774 · Honolulu $1,150
Flights for your trip
Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 · one way | American Airlines | AA3488 + AA2494 | $310.00 | 2026-10-29T01:02:21Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | American Airlines | AA3488 + AA2494 / AA1723 + AA3725 | $605.00 | 2026-10-29T01:02:21Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | American Airlines | AA3488 + AA2494 / AA1723 + AA3725 | $605.00 | 2026-10-29T01:02:21Z |
2026-11-20 · one way · $310.00
- American Airlines AA3488 / AA2494: GNV 2026-11-20 06:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 10:46:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 286 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3488: GNV 2026-11-20 06:00:00 → MIA 2026-11-20 07:19:00; layover at MIA: 87 minutes.
- AA2494: MIA 2026-11-20 08:46:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 10:46:00.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $605.00
- American Airlines AA3488 / AA2494: GNV 2026-11-20 06:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 10:46:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 286 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3488: GNV 2026-11-20 06:00:00 → MIA 2026-11-20 07:19:00; layover at MIA: 87 minutes.
- AA2494: MIA 2026-11-20 08:46:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 10:46:00.
- American Airlines AA1723 / AA3725: CUN 2026-11-23 17:36:00 → GNV 2026-11-23 23:02:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 326 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1723: CUN 2026-11-23 17:36:00 → MIA 2026-11-23 19:32:00; layover at MIA: 128 minutes.
- AA3725: MIA 2026-11-23 21:40:00 → GNV 2026-11-23 23:02:00.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $605.00
- American Airlines AA3488 / AA2494: GNV 2026-11-27 06:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 10:46:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 286 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA3488: GNV 2026-11-27 06:00:00 → MIA 2026-11-27 07:19:00; layover at MIA: 87 minutes.
- AA2494: MIA 2026-11-27 08:46:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 10:46:00.
- American Airlines AA1723 / AA3725: CUN 2026-12-04 17:36:00 → GNV 2026-12-04 23:02:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 326 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA1723: CUN 2026-12-04 17:36:00 → MIA 2026-12-04 19:32:00; layover at MIA: 128 minutes.
- AA3725: MIA 2026-12-04 21:40:00 → GNV 2026-12-04 23:02:00.
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Fares observed October 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from Gainesville
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| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
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| Cancun (CUN) | Caribbean beaches and the Hotel Zone, with Tulum and Playa del Carmen an hour or two south | 1 stop via Charlotte | $774 (airline $815) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki and the North Shore on Oahu | No nonstop seen | $1,150 (airline $1,212) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Orlando (MCO) | Orlando's theme parks | No nonstop seen | No matching fare saved | Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Miami (MIA) | Miami Beach, warm water and a big food and nightlife scene | Nonstop · American | No matching fare saved | Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| New York (JFK) | New York's holiday lights, windows and shows | 1 stop via Charlotte | $693 (airline $732) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
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