Houston to Lakeland (IAH–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 816 mi 1h 44m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and LAL, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LAL.
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One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
454
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Other ways to reach Lakeland from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric IAH→LAL HOU→LAL AUS→LAL
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 3
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 1h 44m 2h 2m 2h
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
816 mi / 1,314 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m to 2h 39m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance816 mi / 1,314 km
Flight time1h 44m to 2h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LAL
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take approximately 1h 44m to 2h 39m. The route covers 816 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from IAH to LAL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SFB, MLB, BHM, AUS, PBI, TYS, MIA, RDU, MDW, IAD, DTW, PHL, LGA, BDL, PHX, JFK, SLC, LAS, SNA, PLS, SMF, PDX, SJC, CVG, MBO, ATL, BNA, MCO and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lakeland is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from LAL to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAH to LAL

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LAL ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 816 miles (1,314 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).