Lakeland to Richmond (LAL–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lakeland to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 712 mi 1h 51m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

LAL–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 712 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAL–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAL to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Lakeland

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric LAL→RIC TPA→RIC PIE→RIC
Distance from LAL – 31 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 0 7 4
Flight time 1h 51m 2h 8m 2h 1m
Tampa (TPA) to Richmond flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Richmond flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAL with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
712 mi / 1,145 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m.
Facts

LAL–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lakeland to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance712 mi / 1,145 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAL to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakeland Linder International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 1h 51m. The route covers 712 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, RDU, PIE, BWI, PBI, IAD, OCF, SDF, SUA, PIT, PHL, CVG, MIA, ROC, MDW, DTW, JFK, IAH, MSP, AUS, SLC, SNA, ATL, BNA, SJU and HVN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 RIC

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

LAL to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAL to RIC ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,145 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Pinellas Park (PIE) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).