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

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Houston to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 816 mi 1h 43m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and LAL, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
SFB ~4h 10m DAL ~4h 15m PBI ~4h 36m AUS ~4h 49m TYS ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
472
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
IAH → LAL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
LAL → IAH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

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 2
Weekly flights 2 – 2
Flight time 1h 43m 2h 2m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Houston (HOU) to Lakeland flights · Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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 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 43m.
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.

Facts

IAH–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance816 mi / 1,314 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
FAQ

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 43m. The route covers 816 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IAH to LAL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, DAL, PBI, AUS, TYS, MIA, BHM, IAD, LGA, SLC, SNA, LAS, PLS, PDX, BNA, CVG, ATL, DTW 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 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 816 miles (1,314 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).