Jacksonville to Lakeland flights
Lakeland lies 257 km (159 mi) south of Jacksonville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Jacksonville | Lakeland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 104,401 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | JAX, 18 km out | TPA, 58 km out |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 33801–33815 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Jacksonville
Jacksonville is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST, 51 km), Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV, 93 km).
Arriving in Lakeland
Lakeland is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 11,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 74 km), Orlando International Airport (MCO, 76 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 93 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport | TPA | 58 km (36 mi) | 11,002 ft | 26 ft |
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | PIE | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,730 ft | 11 ft |
| Orlando International Airport | MCO | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,005 ft | 96 ft |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | SRQ | 93 km (58 mi) | 9,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,500 ft | 142 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lakeland from Jacksonville?
257 km (159 mi) in a straight line, south of Jacksonville.
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Lakeland by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Lakeland?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Jacksonville to Lakeland flights?
Typically Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA); Lakeland also has PIE, MCO, SRQ, LAL.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.