Dallas-Fort Worth to Lakeland (DFW–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DFW–LAL had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 956 miles in 4h 22m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Avelo Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lakeland from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→LAL | DAL→LAL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 22m | 1h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · LAL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Lakeland.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
DFW–LAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to LAL
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DFW to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to LAL is about 4 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 956 miles (1,538 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Tweed New Haven. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).