Minneapolis to Lakeland (MSP–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and LAL, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
530
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lakeland is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Lakeland.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Lakeland route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to LAL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, SFB, DAL, TYS, MLB, MDW, RDU, PBI, ROC, DTW, PHL, MIA, AUS, IAD, HOU, LGA, IAH, BDL, JFK, SLC, PHX, LAS, CVG, SNA, SJU, SMF, PLS, SJC, PDX, BNA, ATL and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lakeland is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from LAL to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.