Miami to Lakeland (MIA–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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185 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 18m 5YAAAF → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
BNA Nashville 5h 47m AABAIB → SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 6h 30m 2IAAGB → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 6h 52m 2I5YAA → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
MCO Orlando ~4h 28m AAG3IB → Orlando (MCO) to Lakeland flights
PHL Philadelphia ~6h 39m AAASBA → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin ~6h 52m AADLG3 → SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
HVN New Haven ~7h 3m XP → XP New Haven (HVN) to Lakeland flights
JFK New York ~7h 33m AAAFAR → New York (JFK) to Lakeland flights
DTW Detroit ~7h 35m AAAFDL → Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 185 mi 0h 35m nonstop

MIA–LAL had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 185 miles in 0h 35m.

Also explore MIA Routes LAL Routes MIA Live Flights LAL Live Flights MIA Delays
All flights from Lakeland (LAL) Lakeland to Miami flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MIA–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 68% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 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 MIA to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MCO ~4h 28m ATL ~5h 18m BNA ~5h 47m CVG ~6h 30m PHL ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
376
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
MIA → LAL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
LAL → MIA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric MIA→LAL FLL→LAL PBI→LAL
Distance from MIA – 21 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 34m 0h 28m
Departure OTP 68% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lakeland flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA 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 Miami.
MIA: EDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
185 mi / 298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance185 mi / 298 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 185 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MIA to LAL: Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Yes, return flights from LAL to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to LAL

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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.

MIA to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to LAL is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).