Nashville to Lakeland (BNA–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY6054
SY Sun Country
738
3:00 PM
EDT
5:34 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY3044
SY Sun Country
738
6:17 PM
EDT
9:03 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP217
XP Avelo
73H
7:56 PM
EDT
10:46 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP216
XP Avelo
738
12:50 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to Lakeland
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 625 mi 1h 34m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

BNA–LAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 738 1h34-2h46 45%
XP Avelo Airlines 2 73H 1h50 45%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
73H Boeing 737-800 – XP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + XP (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to LAL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to LAL.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
465
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → LAL
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
LAL → BNA
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric BNA→LAL TYS→LAL
Distance from BNA 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 5 1
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lakeland is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 2h 46m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

BNA–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,005 km
Flight time1h 34m to 2h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 2 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: LAL
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take approximately 1h 34m to 2h 46m. The route covers 625 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from BNA to LAL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, SFB, BHM, PBI, DAL, MIA, TOL, IAD, IAH, HOU, AUS, LGA, BDL, PLS, SLC, LAS, SNA, PDX, CVG, ATL, DTW, ROC, SJU and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAL to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. 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 BNA to LAL

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Avelo Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to LAL ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,005 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).