Travelling from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Orlando Sanford International Airport is located in Orlando. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to SFB.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to SFB with a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and SFB include:
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Orlando Sanford International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Have a late flight from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near SFB and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Orlando Sanford International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to central Orlando
Central Orlando is roughly 19 miles from Orlando Sanford International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
At the moment, £255 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £436. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to SFB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap London to Orlando Sanford International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Orlando. July is when most people book flights from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a London to SFB plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Orlando to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Orlando Sanford International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express are must-do's during your Orlando adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kms (110 miles) north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, head for Tampa, roughly 153 kms (95 miles) south-west of Orlando. Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium are among the biggest draws.
