Philadelphia to Lakeland (PHL–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 2m AAAFAM → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
BNA Nashville 6h 48m AAWN → SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 7h 28m AAAS → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 9h 38m AAB6F9 → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
ILG Wilmington 14h 25m AA → XP Wilmington (ILG) to Lakeland flights
ROC Rochester 14h 51m AAASEI → XP Rochester (ROC) to Lakeland flights
USA Concord ~4h 21m → XP Concord (USA) to Lakeland flights
JFK New York ~5h 16m AAAVDL → New York (JFK) to Lakeland flights
MIA Miami ~5h 35m AAASAT → Miami (MIA) to Lakeland flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 53m AAASB6 → Orlando (MCO) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 908 mi 2h 13m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and LAL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHL–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 53% – –
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 PHL to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
USA ~4h 21m ATL ~5h 2m JFK ~5h 16m MIA ~5h 35m MCO ~5h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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
PHL → LAL
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
LAL → PHL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric PHL→LAL ILG→LAL
Distance from PHL – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 53% –
Wilmington (ILG) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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 Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
908 mi / 1,461 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance908 mi / 1,461 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 2h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 908 miles.
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 PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ILG. 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 PHL to LAL

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to LAL is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 908 miles (1,461 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 Wilmington (ILG).