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

LAL Airport Page →
625 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 52m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XP216
XP Avelo
738
7:00 AM
EDT
7:53 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY3044
Seat map
SY Sun Country
738 Seat map
1:40 PM
EDT
2:21 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP217
XP Avelo
73H
3:55 PM
CDT
6:42 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 52m XP AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
AUS Austin 5h SY AMDLEJA Austin (AUS) to Nashville flights
HVN New Haven 18h 54m XP XP New Haven (HVN) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lakeland to Nashville
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 625 mi 1h 47m nonstop -1h behind

LAL–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 625 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAL–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 1h41
XP Avelo Airlines 2 738 1h53
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY, XP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + XP (4 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
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAL to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
247
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
BNA → LAL
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
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 2 12 5
Weekly flights 4 88 2
Flight time 1h 47m 1h 50m 1h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of LAL with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Lakeland.
LAL: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
625 mi / 1,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m gate to gate.
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 time1h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAL
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 625 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LAL to BNA: Sun Country Airlines and Avelo Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Austin Bergstrom and Tweed New Haven.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BNA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Lakeland.
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 Sun Country Airlines and Avelo Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAL to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAL to BNA is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 625 miles (1,005 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Austin Bergstrom and Tweed New Haven. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).