Travelling from Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tri-Cities Airport to Orlando Sanford Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Orlando's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Kingsport.
Leave enough time to make your TRI to SFB flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Orlando (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a snap with Allegiant Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Orlando Sanford Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Allegiant Air on this route.
Among carriers operating TRI to SFB flights, Allegiant Air is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Handy information about Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)
You'll find TRI at 2525 Tennessee 75.
Tri-Cities Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from TRI arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Kingsport to Tri-Cities Airport is approximately 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to TRI? If you're catching an early flight from Tri-Cities Airport to Orlando Sanford Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB)
Consider staying in a hotel near SFB if you're catching a late Tri-Cities Airport to Orlando Sanford Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Orlando Sanford Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Orlando and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Orlando Sanford Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) to central Orlando
Orlando Sanford Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from central Orlando. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB)
June is the most popular month for flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Orlando Sanford Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Orlando in March.
Book your flight from Tri-Cities Airport to Orlando Sanford Airport for July if you'd like to explore Orlando during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TRI to SFB in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Orlando. Around 209 kilometers away to the north, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Miami, about 338 kilometers south of Orlando. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are key highlights.
