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Cheapest round-trip
$411
Typical prices: $399-$574
United Airlines
Tue 2/6Fri 2/9
SDF - LNK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$232
Typical prices: $298-$498
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/2
SDF - LNK • 3 stops
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 17% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $505 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Lincoln (SDF-LNK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Lincoln

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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10:20 am - 2:28 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-LNK Lincoln
5h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:05 pm - 10:30 pmLNK  Lincoln-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$411United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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10:20 am - 2:28 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-LNK Lincoln
5h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:05 pm - 10:30 pmLNK  Lincoln-SDF Louisville Intl
8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$431United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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7:00 am - 10:38 amSDF  Louisville Intl-LNK Lincoln
4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:30 am - 7:30 pmLNK  Lincoln-SDF Louisville Intl
11h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$554United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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3:27 pm - 8:03 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-LNK Lincoln
5h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:30 am - 7:30 pmLNK  Lincoln-SDF Louisville Intl
11h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$554United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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3:27 pm - 10:58 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-LNK Lincoln
8h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:30 am - 7:30 pmLNK  Lincoln-SDF Louisville Intl
11h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$574United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Lincoln flights

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

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Lincoln typically range from $399 to $574. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $411, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Louisville to Lincoln flights

Cheapest flight

$232
The most popular month to fly with an average 17% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Louisville to Lincoln

When to book flights from Louisville to Lincoln

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Your Louisville to Lincoln flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Louisville to Lincoln.

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Lincoln?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Louisville to Lincoln. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 13m and 6h 14m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville to Lincoln?

    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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Lincoln range from $399 to $574, with an average of $424 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Louisville to Lincoln 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 $411 to $1,221. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Louisville to Lincoln looking right now?

    One-way fares from Louisville to Lincoln are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $251, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lincoln Airport (LNK)?

    Lincoln Airport (LNK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Avis
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Payless
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Lincoln?

    Flights from Louisville to Lincoln usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Lincoln (LNK).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to Lincoln pass through?

    Connecting flights from Louisville to Lincoln most commonly pass through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 92% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Louisville to Lincoln. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $399 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $623, a difference of $224.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 6h 14m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Louisville and Lincoln?

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

Your guide to booking Louisville to Lincoln flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $399, about $224 less than Friday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Lincoln trip for October. Fares historically average $353 round-trip in that month - typically $483 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lincoln Airport.

    • Wingate by Wyndham Lincoln Airport East I-80
    • Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
    • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lincoln Airport

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