Flights to Lakeland
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,002 ft, TPA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 26 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lakeland
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland to Houston | United States | 1,319 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Lakeland to Havana | Cuba | 547 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Lakeland to Philadelphia | United States | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Lakeland to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lakeland to Mérida | Mexico | 1,104 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lakeland to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lakeland to Jacksonville | United States | 257 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Lakeland to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,235 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Lakeland to Columbus | United States | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Lakeland to Charlotte | United States | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Lakeland to Cancún | Mexico | 910 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Lakeland to Indianapolis | United States | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Lakeland to Washington | United States | 1,290 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Lakeland to Nashville | United States | 1,011 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Lakeland to Memphis | United States | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lakeland to Louisville | United States | 1,190 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Lakeland to Baltimore | United States | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Lakeland to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Lakeland to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lakeland to Atlanta | United States | 676 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Lakeland to Miami | United States | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Lakeland to Raleigh | United States | 915 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Lakeland to Shanghai | China | 12,974 km (8,062 mi) | about 17 h 23 min |
| Lakeland to Chongqing | China | 13,547 km (8,418 mi) | about 18 h 7 min |
| Lakeland to Chengdu | China | 13,456 km (8,361 mi) | about 18 h |
| Lakeland to Beijing | China | 12,225 km (7,596 mi) | about 16 h 25 min |
| Lakeland to Guangzhou | China | 14,098 km (8,760 mi) | about 18 h 49 min |
| Lakeland to Shenzhen | China | 14,133 km (8,782 mi) | about 18 h 52 min |
| Lakeland to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,555 km (5,937 mi) | about 13 h |
| Lakeland to Tianjin | China | 12,286 km (7,634 mi) | about 16 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lakeland?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the closest large airport at 58 km (36 mi). The others, PIE, MCO, SRQ, LAL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TPA from Lakeland city centre?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lakeland on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.