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

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New York to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 991 mi 2h 25m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

JFK–LAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Avelo Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 991 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 74% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XP (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
529
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from New York

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric JFK→LAL LGA→LAL HVN→LAL
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – 2
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 20m 3h
Departure OTP 74% – –
New York (LGA) 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.
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 connections27 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
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 approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 991 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Avelo Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, TYS, RDU, PBI, PHL, BDL, IAD, LGA, MIA, DTW, DAL, AUS, IAH, PLS, SLC, PHX, LAS, SNA, SJC, BNA, SMF, CVG, PDX, ROC, ATL, MCO and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and HVN. 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 JFK to LAL

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected by nonstop service from Avelo Airlines.

JFK to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA) and New Haven (HVN).