Lakeland Linder International Airport
KLAL, Lakeland, FL
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (8,500 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to downtown Lakeland
Lakeland Linder airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Lakeland
Lakeland Linder International is about 10 minutes from downtown Lakeland, between Tampa and Orlando.
- Main airport
- LAL / KLAL
- Elevation
- 142 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (8,500 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Lakeland
The airport has an 8,500-foot runway and customs, and it hosts the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo each spring.
Lakeland is convenient for Polk County, Winter Haven and Legoland Florida.
Lakeland Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Lakeland
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Sun ’N Fun
During the expo, schedules and parking are limited; book early.
Summer Storms
Afternoon thunderstorms are common.
When Demand Peaks in Lakeland
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Spring
- Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo, when the airport is extremely busy.
- Winter
- Peak season in central Florida.
Flight Times and Prices to Lakeland
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to LAL for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 997 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,400–$16,500 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,188 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,000–$31,500 | 4 hr 20 min$39,500–$60,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 180 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 944 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,007 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 810 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,415 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$43,500–$66,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,008 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,000–$29,000 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Lakeland
Light jets fly from the Southeast and Northeast.
Lakeland Private Jet Questions
How far is Lakeland airport from Legoland Florida?
About 30 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from New York to Lakeland?
About 2 hr 35 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
