Lakeland, Florida

Private charter · KDZJ → LAL

Blue Ridge to Lakeland

488 miles, about 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Blue Ridge to Lakeland, door to door faster.

Trade about 10½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Blairsville Airport in Blue Ridge to Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, 488 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
488 mi
Flight
2 hr 50 min
Driving
10½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
KDZJBlue RidgeLALLakeland
KDZJ → LAL488 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Blue Ridge

Airports in Blue Ridge

  • KDZJ

    Regional airport

    Blairsville Airport

    Blairsville

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 ft

  • KJZP

    Regional airport

    Pickens County Airport

    Jasper

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • K1A3

    Regional airport

    Martin Campbell Field

    Copperhill

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    3,500 ft

  • K49A

    Regional airport

    Gilmer County Airport

    Ellijay

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,507 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 ft

Arriving Lakeland

Airports in Lakeland

  • LAL

    Commercial airport

    Lakeland Linder International Airport

    Lakeland · KLAL

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,500 ft

  • GIF

    Regional airport

    Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field

    Winter Haven · KGIF

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,005 ft

  • BOW

    Regional airport

    Bartow Executive Airport

    Bartow · KBOW

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KPCM

    Regional airport

    Plant City Municipal Airport

    Plant City

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    3,950 ft

  • ZPH

    Regional airport

    Zephyrhills Municipal Airport

    Zephyrhills · KZPH

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,072 ft

  • KVDF

    Regional airport

    Tampa Executive Airport

    Tampa

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lakeland

Lakeland sits on I-4 almost exactly between Tampa and Orlando, and that location has made it a major distribution and logistics hub, with large warehouses and fulfillment centers spread across Polk County. Publix Super Markets is headquartered here, and healthcare, manufacturing and the phosphate industry round out the regional economy. Florida Southern College, home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world, gives the city a landmark few places can match.

  1. 01

    Frank Lloyd Wright at Florida Southern College

    The campus holds a celebrated collection of Wright-designed buildings, including the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel and esplanades connecting the campus, explored on guided architectural tours.

  2. 02

    Lake Morton

    A downtown lake known for its swans, descended from a pair given to the city from Queen Elizabeth II's royal flock, with walking paths and the Polk Museum of Art nearby.

  3. 03

    SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo

    Each spring, one of the largest aviation events in the country brings daily air shows, hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of pilots and aviation fans to Lakeland.

  4. 04

    Bok Tower Gardens

    In nearby Lake Wales, a 205-foot singing carillon tower rises above gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., with daily carillon recitals and views from one of Florida's highest points.

  5. 05

    Legoland Florida

    In Winter Haven, this family theme park built on the site of historic Cypress Gardens features Lego-themed rides, a water park and the preserved botanical gardens.

  6. 06

    Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

    The Detroit Tigers have trained in Lakeland since the 1930s, and this ballpark hosts Grapefruit League games each February and March plus minor-league baseball in summer.

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Questions

Blue Ridge to Lakeland flights

How long is a private flight from Blue Ridge to Lakeland?

About 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 488 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Blue Ridge to Lakeland use?

You can depart from Blairsville Airport (KDZJ), Pickens County Airport (KJZP), or Martin Campbell Field (K1A3) and arrive at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (GIF), or Bartow Executive Airport (BOW). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Blue Ridge to Lakeland cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Blue Ridge and Lakeland?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lakeland back to Blue Ridge are priced the same way.

Return flight

Lakeland to Blue Ridge

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