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Cape Canaveral, Florida

Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Type IslandMetro Area Population 9,912

Why go

  • Small city in Florida, US.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Kennedy Space Center.
  • Served by Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip.

History

Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,912 at the 2020 US census.

Must-see attractions

Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32899
Outdoor

Airports

Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) 18 mi to the centre
Melbourne, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • American Airlines AA (CRJ) · 1 route: Charlotte
  • Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • US Airways US (CRJ) · 1 route: Charlotte

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip 8 mi to the centre
Cocoa Beach, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Patrick Space Force Base (COF) 8.5 mi to the centre
Cocoa Beach, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX) 16 mi to the centre
Titusville, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Merritt Island Airport (COI) 4.8 mi to the centre
Merritt Island, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cape Canaveral, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Sarasota, Florida · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences