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Flights from San Diego to Lakeland
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Lakeland. The fastest way is one stop via Austin or Atlanta, about 7h 18m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 18m
San Diego to Lakeland at a glance
Fastest journey7h 18mVia Austin, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Austin or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Lakeland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAN Austin (AUS) LAL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Sat08:45 SAN13:25 AUS2h 20m connection15:45 AUS19:03 LALSouthwest Airlines + Sun Country Airlines
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SAN Atlanta (ATL) LAL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Avelo Airlines
Sat22:30 SAN05:37 ATL3h 38m connection09:15 ATL10:33 LALDelta Air Lines + Avelo Airlines
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SAN Nashville (BNA) LAL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Avelo Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Wed07:30 SAN13:12 BNA4h 18m connection17:30 BNA19:58 LALSouthwest Airlines + Sun Country Airlines
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SAN Cincinnati (CVG) LAL
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Mon12:45 SAN19:50 CVG4h 40m connection00:30 CVG02:15 LALBreeze Airways + Sun Country Airlines
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SAN Pittsburgh (PIT) LAL
Leg 1: Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Sun12:30 SAN19:51 PIT7h 24m connection03:15 PIT05:11 LALSouthwest Airlines + Sun Country Airlines
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 18mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hLakeland vs San Diego
- Currency in Lakeland
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → LAL
Flights from San Diego to Lakeland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Lakeland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Austin, Atlanta and Nashville. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Lakeland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,402 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Lakeland?
The best connecting points are Austin (AUS), Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA) and Cincinnati (CVG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Diego and Lakeland?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Lakeland: Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lakeland?
Lakeland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
