Richmond to Lakeland (RIC–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 21m G4JREWN → XP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 16m AFAMDL → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
SJU San Juan 26h 41m B6 → XP San Juan (SJU) to Lakeland flights
HVN New Haven ~5h 46m MX → XP New Haven (HVN) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
712 mi 1h 45m nonstop

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

Also explore RIC Routes LAL Routes RIC Live Flights LAL Live Flights RIC Delays
All flights from Lakeland (LAL) Lakeland to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BNA ~4h 21m ATL ~5h 16m HVN ~5h 46m SJU ~26h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
185
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
RIC → LAL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
LAL → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric RIC→LAL IAD→LAL BWI→LAL
Distance from RIC – 100 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 21m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Lakeland flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC 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 Richmond.
RIC: EDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
712 mi / 1,145 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance712 mi / 1,145 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 712 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Luis Munoz Marin.
Yes, return flights from LAL to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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 RIC to LAL

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

RIC to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to LAL is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,145 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Luis Munoz Marin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).