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

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Orlando to Lakeland
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 53 mi 1h 43m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

MCO–LAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Tradewind Aviation and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 53 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 1 – – 66% – –
XP Avelo Airlines 1 – 1h43 66% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TJ + XP (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to LAL direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
564
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 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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 1h 43m 0h 49m 0h 59m
Departure OTP 66% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Lakeland flights · Melbourne (MLB) 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 1h 43m.
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 time1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections34 hubs
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 approximately 1h 43m. The route covers 53 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Tradewind Aviation and Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MCO to LAL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLB, PBI, VLD, GMU, MIA, BHM, TYS, RDU, DAL, TOL, HOU, IAD, PHL, AUS, IAH, LGA, MDW, BDL, DTW, JFK, HVN, PLS, PHX, SLC, LAS, SNA, SJC, SMF, PDX, CVG, BNA, ATL, ROC and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include SFB and MLB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation and Avelo Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to LAL ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 53 miles (85 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB) and Melbourne (MLB).