Sacramento to Lakeland (SMF–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,380 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 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 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 9h 27m AFAMDL → XP Atlanta (ATL) to Lakeland flights
BNA Nashville 11h 27m WN → SYXP Nashville (BNA) to Lakeland flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 13h 2m AS → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lakeland flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 52m AAASPD → Phoenix (PHX) to Lakeland flights
SJC San Jose ~7h → San Jose (SJC) to Lakeland flights
AUS Austin ~7h 7m WN → SY Austin (AUS) to Lakeland flights
MCO Orlando ~8h 9m WN → Orlando (MCO) to Lakeland flights
DTW Detroit ~8h 36m DL → Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland flights
JFK New York ~9h 23m B6 → New York (JFK) to Lakeland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,380 mi 4h 46m nonstop +3h ahead

SMF–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 2,380 miles in 4h 46m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SMF–LAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 54% – –
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 SMF to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
PHX ~6h 52m SJC ~7h 0m AUS ~7h 7m MCO ~8h 9m DTW ~8h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
176
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
SMF → LAL
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
LAL → SMF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lakeland from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Metric SMF→LAL SJC→LAL
Distance from SMF – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 46m 4h 50m
Departure OTP 54% –
San Jose (SJC) to Lakeland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF 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 Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,380 mi / 3,830 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 46m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance2,380 mi / 3,830 km
Flight time4h 46m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 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 SMF to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take about 4h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 2,380 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SMF 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 46m.
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 Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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 SMF to LAL

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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.

SMF to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to LAL is about 4 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,380 miles (3,830 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 San Jose (SJC).