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Flights from Lakeland to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Lakeland to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Nashville or Atlanta, about 4h 42m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 4h 12m
LALCMHBNA

Lakeland to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey4h 12mVia Nashville, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nashville or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Lakeland to Columbus

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LAL Nashville (BNA) CMH
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Fri14:15 LAL14:48 BNA2h 12m connection17:00 BNA18:57 CMHSun Country Airlines + Southwest Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 42m
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LAL Atlanta (ATL) CMH
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu07:00 LAL08:21 ATL2h 09m connection10:30 ATL11:49 CMHAvelo Airlines + Delta Air Lines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 49m
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3
LAL Orlando (SFB) CMH
Leg 1: Air Alfa · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 12m
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4
LAL Concord (USA) CMH
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Avelo Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 12m
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5
LAL Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~5h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,329 km825 miles
Journey time
4h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbus vs Lakeland
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
LAL → CMH, LCK

Flights from Lakeland to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lakeland to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nashville, Atlanta and Orlando. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lakeland to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,329 km.
Where do you change planes between Lakeland and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (SFB) and Concord (USA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lakeland and Columbus?
Lakeland: Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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