Austin to Lakeland (AUS–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 1d ago
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SY Sun Country
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CDT
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 39m AMDLEJA → SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AFAMDL → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 11h 47m DLG4WN → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
MIA Miami ~5h 25m AADLEJA → Miami (MIA) to Lakeland flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 58m AMDLF9 → Orlando (MCO) to Lakeland flights
DTW Detroit ~7h 14m AFAMDL → Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland flights
PHL Philadelphia ~7h 21m AAEIIB → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lakeland flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 22m AADLWN → Phoenix (PHX) to Lakeland flights
JFK New York ~8h 23m AAAFAM → New York (JFK) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan ~9h 21m WN → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Lakeland
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 956 mi 2h 17m nonstop +1h ahead

AUS–LAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 956 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Lakeland (LAL) Lakeland to Austin flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 – – 52% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
BNA ~4h 39m ATL ~4h 50m MIA ~5h 25m MCO ~5h 58m DTW ~7h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
244
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → LAL
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
LAL → AUS
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric AUS→LAL IAH→LAL HOU→LAL
Distance from AUS – 140 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 2 –
Flight time 2h 17m 1h 48m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 52% – –
Houston (IAH) to Lakeland flights · Houston (HOU) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lakeland is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: CDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
956 mi / 1,538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m gate to gate.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

Facts

AUS–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance956 mi / 1,538 km
Flight time2h 17m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 2h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 956 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUS to LAL: Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Lakeland is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from LAL to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to LAL

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUS to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to LAL is about 2 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 956 miles (1,538 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).