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

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997 mi airlines charter/private
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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 27m AAAFAM XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
BNA Nashville 5h 42m AABADL SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 7h 1m AFDLWS SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
ROC Rochester 21h 39m DL XP Rochester (ROC) to Lakeland flights
MIA Miami ~5h 52m AADLEJA Miami (MIA) to Lakeland flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 7m AAADB6 Orlando (MCO) to Lakeland flights
DTW Detroit ~6h 19m AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin ~7h 46m DL SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan ~8h 38m XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
JFK New York ~9h 43m DL New York (JFK) to Lakeland flights
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New York to Lakeland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
997 mi 2h 20m nonstop

LGA–LAL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
284
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
LGA → LAL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
LAL → LGA
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →

Other ways to reach Lakeland from New York

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric LGA→LAL JFK→LAL HVN→LAL
Distance from LGA 11 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 25m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
997 mi / 1,605 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance997 mi / 1,605 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: LAL
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 997 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, HVN and PHL. 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 LGA to LAL

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to LAL is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 997 miles (1,605 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), New Haven (HVN) and Philadelphia (PHL).