Raleigh/Durham to Lakeland (RDU–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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577 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3h 53m AFAMDL → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
BNA Nashville 4h 14m AADLWN → SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 12h 22m DL → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
HVN New Haven 16h 13m MXXP → XP New Haven (HVN) to Lakeland flights
ROC Rochester 20h 12m MX → XP Rochester (ROC) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 22h 59m B6F9 → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
MIA Miami ~4h 47m AAAMAT → Miami (MIA) to Lakeland flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 3m AFDLF9 → Orlando (MCO) to Lakeland flights
PHL Philadelphia ~5h 17m AAASBA → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lakeland flights
DTW Detroit ~6h 4m AFAMDL → Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Lakeland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
577 mi 1h 26m nonstop

RDU–LAL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~3h 53m BNA ~4h 14m MIA ~4h 47m MCO ~5h 3m PHL ~5h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
302
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
RDU → LAL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
LAL → RDU
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
38%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric RDU→LAL USA→LAL
Distance from RDU – 113 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 75% –
Concord (USA) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU 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 Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
577 mi / 929 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance577 mi / 929 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 577 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 RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA. 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 RDU to LAL

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to LAL is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 577 miles (929 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 Concord (USA).