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

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816 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
No nonstop service between LAL and IAH. Nearest airports to LAL with scheduled service: Tampa International Airport (TPA, 31 mi) · Orlando International Airport (MCO, 53 mi) · Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW, 102 mi)
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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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 40m XP AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 45m SYXP CMEKNH Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 5h 16m SY ACCMEK Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
SJU San Juan 17h 2m XP ACLHNZ San Juan (SJU) to Houston flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 56m SY 8CASGB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Houston flights
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Lakeland to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
816 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LAL and IAH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAL to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
403
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 → IAH
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
IAH → LAL
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Lakeland

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric LAL→IAH TPA→IAH PIE→IAH
Distance from LAL 31 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 11 2
Weekly flights 115 1
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 1m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of LAL with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
816 mi / 1,314 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

LAL–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lakeland to Houston route.
Route details
Distance816 mi / 1,314 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAL
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAL to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakeland Linder International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 816 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Austin Bergstrom.
Houston is 1 hour behind Lakeland.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAL to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAL to IAH is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 816 miles (1,314 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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