San Jose to Lakeland (SJC–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,391 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
BNA Nashville 8h 37m WN → SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 17m AFAMDL → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 52m AAASBA → Phoenix (PHX) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin ~7h 17m WN → SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
DTW Detroit ~8h 45m DL → Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,391 mi 4h 50m nonstop +3h ahead

SJC–LAL had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 2,391 miles in 4h 50m.

Also explore SJC Routes LAL Routes SJC Live Flights LAL Live Flights SJC Delays
All flights from Lakeland (LAL) Lakeland to San Jose flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SJC–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 72% – –
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 SJC to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
PHX ~6h 52m AUS ~7h 17m BNA ~8h 37m DTW ~8h 45m ATL ~9h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
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
SJC → LAL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
LAL → SJC
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric SJC→LAL SMF→LAL
Distance from SJC – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 50m 4h 46m
Departure OTP 72% –
Sacramento (SMF) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Lakeland is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,391 mi / 3,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

SJC–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance2,391 mi / 3,847 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,391 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SJC to LAL: Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Lakeland is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Nearby alternatives include SMF. 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 SJC to LAL

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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.

SJC to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to LAL is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,391 miles (3,847 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF).