New York to Lakeland (JFK–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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991 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 3m AFAMB6 → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
BNA Nashville 7h 32m AAB6DL → XP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 8h 6m AFB6DL → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin 8h 19m AAAFAM → SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
ROC Rochester 12h 11m AFAMAT → XP Rochester (ROC) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 54m AADLGB → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 991 mi 2h 25m nonstop

JFK–LAL had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 991 miles in 2h 25m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 64% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XP (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ATL ~5h 3m CVG ~5h 54m BNA ~7h 32m SJU ~8h 6m AUS ~8h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
359
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
JFK → LAL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
LAL → JFK
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from New York

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric JFK→LAL LGA→LAL TEB→LAL
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 20m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 64% – –
New York (LGA) to Lakeland flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Lakeland flights · New Haven (HVN) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
991 mi / 1,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance991 mi / 1,596 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 991 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to LAL: Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Luis Munoz Marin.
Yes, return flights from LAL to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and HVN. 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 JFK to LAL

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.

JFK to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to LAL is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 991 miles (1,596 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Luis Munoz Marin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and New Haven (HVN).