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Flights from Richmond to Lakeland

There are no direct flights from Richmond to Lakeland. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Cincinnati, about 4h 48m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 48m
RICLALCVG

Richmond to Lakeland at a glance

Fastest journey4h 48mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Cincinnati

Best ways to fly from Richmond to Lakeland

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

1
RIC Atlanta (ATL) LAL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Avelo Airlines
Sun05:45 RIC07:03 ATL2h 12m connection09:15 ATL10:33 LALDelta Air Lines + Avelo Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 48m
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RIC Cincinnati (CVG) LAL
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Fri21:30 RIC22:39 CVG2h 21m connection01:00 CVG02:45 LALSun Country Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 15m
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3
RIC Nashville (BNA) LAL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Avelo Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Thu12:00 RIC12:22 BNA5h 08m connection17:30 BNA19:58 LALSouthwest Airlines + Sun Country Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 58m
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4
RIC New Haven (HVN) LAL
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Avelo Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 19m
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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
1,137 km706 miles
Journey time
4h 48mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneLakeland vs Richmond
Currency in Lakeland
USD
Airports
RIC → LAL

Flights from Richmond to Lakeland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Richmond to Lakeland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Cincinnati and Nashville. 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 Richmond to Lakeland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,137 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Lakeland?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Cincinnati (CVG), Nashville (BNA) and New Haven (HVN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Richmond and Lakeland?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Lakeland: Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL).

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