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Flights to Amelia Island

Everything you need to know on location, Airlines and how to buy flights to Amelia Island

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Where is Amelia Island? 🏝️

Amelia Island is located just off the coast from the city of Jacksonville in Florida, Amelia Island is a unique and wondrous place. Only a quarter-mile wide in some places, the barrier island is home to more than 13 miles of pristine sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

As well as its many natural wonders, the island also boasts world-class resorts, hotels, spas, golf courses and restaurants. If you're looking for luxury, Amelia Island is for you.

What's more, the island is easily accessible from nearby Jacksonville. Amelia Island also includes historic town of Fernandia Beach, as well as Amelia City and American Beach.

Why should I visit Amelia Island?

Would you like to explore Amelia Island? Well many travellers wish to explore Amelia Island for many reasons, such as its beauty, historical ancestry, fine dining, shopping outlets and celebrity sightings such as John Travolta, Tom Cruise and Paul McCartney,

Read more on why you should visit:

  • Beaches & Nature: The island features quiet beaches, sand dunes and forests with an opportunity of horse riding, dolphin spotting and fishing.
  • Historic charm: This island features many Victorian era buildings, traditional style restaurants and quaint little shops to offer a glimpse of the past.
  • Outdoor activities: Visit the Fort Clinch State Park for opportunities to Kayak, hiking and bike trails.
  • Dining: Amelia Island is home of the modern shrimping industry, celebrating their success with events such as the Isla of Eight Flags shrimp festival and the Amelia Island Concours d'elegance.
  • Relaxation time: Amelia Island offers time to put your feet up with high end resorts and spas. As well as being the perfect location for a romantic getaway with a loved one.

What is the nearest airport to Amelia Island?

The closest airport to Amelia Island is Jacksonville International Airport. From Jacksonville, it’s a short easy journey onwards to the island.


Jacksonville International Airport ✈️

  • Jacksonville International Airport (IATA code: JAX) is located just 13 miles north of Downtown Jacksonville, in Florida, USA.
  • With over 200 flights a day (pre-COVID), over 6 million passengers travel through the airport each year.
  • The airport is an important transport hub for Florida and provides non-stop flights to many major U.S. cities, including New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, Denver and Newark, among others.

Location: The airport is located 13 miles (21 km) north of Downtown Jacksonville, just a 15 minute drive (approx).

✈ Airlines: Allegiant AirAmerican AirlinesAmerican EagleDelta Air LinesDelta ConnectionFrontier AirlinesJetBlueSilver AirwaysSouthwest AirlinesSun Country AirlinesUnited AirlinesUnited Express.


How do I fly to Amelia Island from an international destination?

Yes! If you're flying in from an international destination, you'll need to make a connection at another major international airport to fly to Jacksonville. This is because Jacksonville doesn't currently have any flights operating to an international destination.

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How do I book my flights to Amelia Island?

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  1. Start by submitting your departure location and Jacksonville Airport as your arrival destination. Implement your dates of travel and choose either one way, return or multi-city as well as the number of passengers that are flying with you. 
  2. Explore through the variety of flight routes, airlines you can fly with and the flexibility of times you can pick. 
  3. Work through the remaining stages before reaching checkout including, seats selection and baggage protection. 
  4. At checkout you will see a variety ways to pay, either through debit/credit or through one of our buy now pay later partners such as Klarna and Afterpay. 
  5. Once you have chosen your preferred way to pay, secure your flights, and your e-tickets will be sent straight to your inbox.
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FAQs

What airport do you fly into for Amelia Island?

The closest airport to fly into for Amelia Island is Jacksonville International Airport. From Jacksonville, the island is just a 30 minute drive, or can be easily accessed via public transport. There are also regular shuttle services between the island and the airport. If you’re staying at a resort on Amelia Island a shuttle service might be complementary.


What’s more, you can fly directly to Jacksonville from cities across the US.

Which locations can I fly from to Amelia Island?

The nearest airport to Amelia Island is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). From there, you can easily fly directly to cities across the US, including New York, Chicago, and Boston. Via an onward connection, you can fly to JAX from anywhere else in the US.


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Can you fly to Amelia Island?

Unfortunately, you cannot fly directly to Amelia Island. However, the island is easily accessible from the nearby Jacksonville International Airport, which is just a 30 minute drive away.

Do I need a car to visit Amelia Island?

No, you don’t need a car. There are regular shuttle services between the island and Jacksonville International Airport. Once on Amelia Island, you’ll find it easy to travel around the island without a car. The island is small and compact, and can easily be traversed by foot or bike (or via golf cart!).

How far is Disney from Amelia Island?

Disney Florida is located 150 miles from Amelia Island (190 miles by car). The journey takes 3+ hours by car.


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How can I book flights to Amelia Island?

You can search and book flights to Amelia Island through Alternative Airlines. We ticket over 600 airlines, including domestic and international carriers. So no matter where you’re flying from, we’re sure you’ll find the flights you’re after. What’s more, when you book through Alternative Airlines, you can use one of our flexible payment plan options. There’s no need to pay the full cost upfront - you can pay in more manageable monthly or weekly instalments.


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