Orlando to Lakeland (MCO–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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53 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 37m F9WNY4 → XP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 7h 19m ADB6F9 → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
ROC Rochester 22h 57m B6WN → XP Rochester (ROC) to Lakeland flights
ILG Wilmington 28h 1m XP → XP Wilmington (ILG) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 32m AFAMDL → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
HVN New Haven ~7h 6m MXXP → XP New Haven (HVN) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 53 mi 0h 20m nonstop

MCO–LAL had nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation and Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 53 miles in 0h 20m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MCO Routes LAL Routes MCO Live Flights LAL Live Flights MCO Delays
All flights from Lakeland (LAL) Lakeland to Orlando flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MCO–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 0 – – 87% – –
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 87% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TJ + 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 MCO to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BNA ~4h 37m ATL ~4h 42m CVG ~5h 32m HVN ~7h 6m SJU ~7h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
335
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
MCO → LAL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
LAL → MCO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric MCO→LAL SFB→LAL MLB→LAL
Distance from MCO – 24 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 20m 0h 48m 0h 59m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Lakeland flights · Melbourne (MLB) to Lakeland flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
53 mi / 85 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance53 mi / 85 km
Flight time0h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 0h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 53 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MCO to LAL: Tradewind Aviation and Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Luis Munoz Marin.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LAL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, MLB 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 MCO to LAL

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) had nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation and Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

MCO to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to LAL is about 0 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 53 miles (85 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Luis Munoz Marin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).