Lakeland to Miami (LAL–MIA) — 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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 40m XP → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Miami flights
AUS Austin 6h 45m SY → AADLEJA Austin (AUS) to Miami flights
SJU San Juan 7h 26m XP → 2IAAAT San Juan (SJU) to Miami flights
BNA Nashville 8h 4m XP → AAATBA Nashville (BNA) to Miami flights
RIC Richmond ~5h 52m → AAQR Richmond (RIC) to Miami flights
SDF Louisville ~5h 56m → AA Louisville (SDF) to Miami flights
SDQ Santo Domingo ~6h 2m → 2IAABA Santo Domingo (SDQ) to Miami flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~6h 24m SY → AAQRWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Miami flights
ILG Wilmington ~6h 29m XP → Wilmington (ILG) to Miami flights
ROC Rochester ~6h 32m XP → Rochester (ROC) to Miami flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lakeland to Miami
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 185 mi 0h 47m nonstop

LAL–MIA had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 185 miles in 0h 47m.

Also explore LAL Routes MIA Routes LAL Live Flights MIA Live Flights MIA Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAL–MIA 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 MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ATL ~4h 40m RIC ~5h 52m SDF ~5h 56m SDQ ~6h 2m PIT ~6h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
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 → MIA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
MIA → LAL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Miami from Lakeland

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric LAL→MIA TPA→MIA PIE→MIA
Distance from LAL – 31 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines – 21 6
Weekly flights – 143 1
Flight time 0h 47m 1h 5m 0h 39m
Tampa (TPA) to Miami flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Miami flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAL with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
185 mi / 298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m gate to gate.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LAL–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lakeland to Miami route.
Route details
Distance185 mi / 298 km
Flight time0h 47m
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: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAL to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakeland Linder International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 0h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 185 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAL to MIA: Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 47m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Austin Bergstrom and Luis Munoz Marin.
Yes, return flights from MIA 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 MIA

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAL to MIA is about 0 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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