Lakeland to Nashville (LAL–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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XP216
XP Avelo
738
12:50 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
EDT
2h
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SY3044
SY Sun Country
738
6:17 PM
EDT
9:03 PM
EDT
2h 46m
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XP217
XP Avelo
73H
7:56 PM
EDT
10:46 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Lakeland to Nashville
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 625 mi 2h nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

LAL–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Avelo Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAL–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 2 738 2h
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – XP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XP (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAL to BNA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAL to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
565
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAL → BNA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
Return
BNA → LAL
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Lakeland

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric LAL→BNA TPA→BNA PIE→BNA
Distance from LAL 31 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 1
Weekly flights 2 104 5
Flight time 2h 0h 24m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of LAL with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

LAL–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lakeland to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance625 mi / 1,005 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: LAL
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAL to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakeland Linder International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 625 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LAL to BNA. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, SFB, USA, RDU, JAX, MDW, PIT, IAH, IAD, PHL, SNA, SLC, ONT, ATL, DTW, CVG, AUS and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to LAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA, PIE and SRQ. 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 LAL to BNA

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Avelo Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAL to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAL to BNA ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,005 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).