Which airports can I use when flying from Lincoln to Raleigh?

Flights from Lincoln to Raleigh usually depart from Lincoln (LNK) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lincoln to Raleigh?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lincoln to Raleigh: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Lincoln to Raleigh pass through?

Connecting flights from Lincoln to Raleigh most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 83% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lincoln to Raleigh?

On the Lincoln to Raleigh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $355 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $668: a $313 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Lincoln to Raleigh?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Lincoln to Raleigh. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 56m and 6h 23m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Lincoln to Raleigh?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Lincoln to Raleigh changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $311 to $1,527. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Lincoln to Raleigh?

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 56m, compared with 6h 23m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Lincoln and Raleigh?

Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Lincoln to Raleigh flight?

Round-trip flights from Lincoln to Raleigh range from $324 to $482, with an average of $424 over the past 12 months. Anything below $324 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln to Raleigh?

American Airlines ($311) and United Airlines ($374) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Lincoln to Raleigh according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Lincoln to Raleigh?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Lincoln to Raleigh route. 83% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Lincoln to Raleigh?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $471. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Lincoln to Raleigh which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Lincoln to Raleigh layovers at 218 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lincoln to Raleigh

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

6:33 am - 1:22 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:54 am - 2:22 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

6h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$311American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

2:58 pm - 10:40 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:19 pm - 11:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

8h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$311American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

5:27 am - 1:21 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:57 pm - 11:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

11h 02m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$316American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

5:27 am - 1:26 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

8:54 am - 2:22 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

6h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$316American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

7:38 am - 1:49 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:01 pm - 11:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

7:38 am - 1:49 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:01 pm - 11:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

11:13 am - 5:26 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 10:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$401United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

11:13 am - 9:16 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:15 am - 10:38 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$406United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

5:52 am - 12:28 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:20 am - 2:21 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$420United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 19

6:29 pm - 9:20 amLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 51m1 stop Orlando

9:30 pm - 2:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

41h 40m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$483Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Lincoln to Raleigh

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 2

5:28 am - 2:03 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:57 pm - 10:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

7h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$444American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 2

5:28 am - 2:03 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:36 pm - 10:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

8h 23m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$449American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

2:46 pm - 11:51 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:47 pm - 12:18 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$499American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 17

5:56 am - 12:16 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:05 am - 10:59 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$500United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

5:28 am - 2:46 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

6:23 pm - 12:18 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$504American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 17

5:56 am - 12:16 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:50 pm - 11:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

10h 29m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$505United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

5:28 am - 1:06 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

3:36 pm - 12:18 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

9h 42m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$510American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 17

5:56 am - 2:07 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1:50 pm - 9:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

8h 55m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$511United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

5:56 am - 12:16 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:25 am - 11:19 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$536United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

7:35 am - 2:07 pmLNK Lincoln-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:36 am - 7:47 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LNK Lincoln

10h 11m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$541United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Lincoln to Raleigh flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Lincoln to Raleigh?

Round-trip flights from Lincoln to Raleigh start at $311. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $324 to $482. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $311 on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lincoln to Raleigh?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Lincoln to Raleigh at $324 round-trip.
•June ($976) and December ($677) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 201% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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High season	July

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When to book flights from Lincoln to Raleigh

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Which airports can I use when flying from Lincoln to Raleigh?
Flights from Lincoln to Raleigh usually depart from Lincoln (LNK) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lincoln to Raleigh?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lincoln to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Lincoln to Raleigh pass through?
Connecting flights from Lincoln to Raleigh most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lincoln to Raleigh?
On the Lincoln to Raleigh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $355 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $668: a $313 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?
Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Lincoln to Raleigh?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Lincoln to Raleigh. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 56m and 6h 23m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Lincoln to Raleigh?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Lincoln to Raleigh changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $311 to $1,527. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Lincoln to Raleigh?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 56m, compared with 6h 23m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?
Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
How much should I expect to pay for a Lincoln to Raleigh flight?
Round-trip flights from Lincoln to Raleigh range from $324 to $482, with an average of $424 over the past 12 months. Anything below $324 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $355 - about $313 less than Monday (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lincoln to Raleigh trip for August. Fares historically average $324 round-trip in that month - typically $652 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.
- Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
- Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

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