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

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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 19m XP → AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
ROC Rochester 5h 19m XP → AMATB6 Rochester (ROC) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 7h 10m XP → AAB6DL Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
SJU San Juan 7h 42m XP → AFB6DL San Juan (SJU) to New York flights
AUS Austin 7h 42m SY → AAAFAM Austin (AUS) to New York flights
PHL Philadelphia ~4h 31m → AAAVDL Philadelphia (PHL) to New York flights
RIC Richmond ~4h 49m → AFAMCI Richmond (RIC) to New York flights
PBI West Palm Beach ~4h 54m → AFB6DL West Palm Beach (PBI) to New York flights
SDF Louisville ~5h 17m → Louisville (SDF) to New York flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~5h 19m SY → AAAMB6 Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lakeland to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 991 mi 2h 18m nonstop

LAL–JFK had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 18m.

Also explore LAL Routes JFK Routes LAL Live Flights JFK Live Flights JFK Delays
All flights from New York (JFK) New York to Lakeland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAL–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – – – –
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 LAL to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
PHL ~4h 31m RIC ~4h 49m PBI ~4h 54m SDF ~5h 17m PIT ~5h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
330
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
LAL → JFK
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
JFK → LAL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New York from Lakeland

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric LAL→JFK TPA→JFK SRQ→JFK
Distance from LAL – 31 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines – 20 4
Weekly flights – 258 21
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 25m 2h 57m
Tampa (TPA) to New York flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New York flights · Orlando (MCO) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAL with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
991 mi / 1,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LAL–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lakeland to New York route.
Route details
Distance991 mi / 1,596 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAL to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakeland Linder International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 991 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAL to JFK: Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from JFK to LAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA, SRQ and MCO. 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 JFK

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

LAL to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAL to JFK is about 2 hours 18 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, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).