Phoenix to Lakeland (PHX–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHX Airport Page →
1,814 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 2m AAAFAM → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
BNA Nashville 6h 12m AAWN → SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 13h 45m AAGBSY → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin ~6h 2m 8CAADL → SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
MIA Miami ~6h 54m AAASAT → Miami (MIA) to Lakeland flights
MCO Orlando ~7h 25m AAF9G3 → Orlando (MCO) to Lakeland flights
DTW Detroit ~8h 5m AAAFDL → Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland flights
SJC San Jose ~8h 10m AAASLXJ → San Jose (SJC) to Lakeland flights
SMF Sacramento ~8h 11m 8CAAAS → Sacramento (SMF) to Lakeland flights
PHL Philadelphia ~8h 24m AABADL → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Phoenix to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,814 mi 3h 27m nonstop +3h ahead

PHX–LAL had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,814 miles in 3h 27m.

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All flights from Lakeland (LAL) Lakeland to Phoenix flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHX–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 49% – –
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 PHX to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
AUS ~6h 2m ATL ~6h 2m BNA ~6h 12m MIA ~6h 54m MCO ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
325
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
PHX → LAL
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
LAL → PHX
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Lakeland is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,814 mi / 2,919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m gate to gate.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

Facts

PHX–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance1,814 mi / 2,919 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
Full namePhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 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 PHX to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,814 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHX to LAL: Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Lakeland is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
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 PHX to LAL

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.

PHX to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to LAL is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,814 miles (2,919 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.