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

MCO Airport Page →
53 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 40m AFAMDL → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
BNA Nashville 5h 5m F9WNY4 → XP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin 5h 56m AMDLF9 → SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 6h 52m ADB6F9 → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
HVN New Haven 8h 4m MXXP → XP New Haven (HVN) to Lakeland flights
ROC Rochester 18h 43m B6WN → XP Rochester (ROC) to Lakeland flights
ILG Wilmington 23h 5m XP → XP Wilmington (ILG) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 55m 2IAFAM → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) 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.

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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 – – 96% – –
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 96% – –
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
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~4h 40m BNA ~5h 5m CVG ~5h 55m AUS ~5h 56m SJU ~6h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
399
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
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Return
LAL → MCO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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 – 1 –
Flight time 0h 20m 0h 45m 0h 59m
Departure OTP 96% – –
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Austin Bergstrom.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).