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Flights from Lakeland to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Lakeland to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Nashville, about 7h 44m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 44m
LALSANAUS

Lakeland to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey7h 44mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Lakeland to San Diego

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

1
LAL Atlanta (ATL) SAN
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun07:00 LAL08:21 ATL2h 09m connection10:30 ATL11:44 SANAvelo Airlines + Delta Air Lines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 44m
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LAL Nashville (BNA) SAN
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun11:45 LAL12:16 BNA2h 29m connection14:45 BNA16:31 SANAvelo Airlines + Southwest Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 46m
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LAL Cincinnati (CVG) SAN
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Tue05:15 LAL07:04 CVG2h 56m connection10:00 CVG11:20 SANSun Country Airlines + Breeze Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 05m
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4
LAL Austin (AUS) SAN
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun13:15 LAL14:36 AUS4h 39m connection19:15 AUS19:56 SANSun Country Airlines + Southwest Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 41m
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LAL Pittsburgh (PIT) SAN
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines
Thu23:30 LAL01:28 PIT8h 17m connection09:45 PIT11:25 SANSun Country Airlines + Breeze Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 55m
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LAL Detroit (DTW) SAN
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 25m
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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
3,402 km2,113 miles
Journey time
7h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSan Diego vs Lakeland
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
LAL → SAN, CLD

Flights from Lakeland to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lakeland to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Nashville and Cincinnati. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Lakeland to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,402 km.
Where do you change planes between Lakeland and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), Cincinnati (CVG) and Austin (AUS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lakeland and San Diego?
Lakeland: Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Lakeland and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Lakeland.

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