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

Flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Lincoln (LNK).

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

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

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

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 87% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $261. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Lincoln?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to Lincoln. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 37m and 5h 46m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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.

Have flight prices from Minneapolis 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 $339 to $2,301. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Lincoln looking right now?

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Lincoln are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 5h 46m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln range from $335 to $564, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $335 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln typically range from $335 to $564. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Lincoln?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Lincoln. It’s 26% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to Lincoln?

United Airlines ($339) and American Airlines ($608) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Lincoln according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to Lincoln?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Minneapolis to Lincoln route. 87% 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 Minneapolis to Lincoln?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $403. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Minneapolis to Lincoln layovers at 2h 48m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

6:00 am - 10:30 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 am - 12:14 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

5:30 am - 10:17 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

7:42 am - 2:27 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

7:08 am - 2:28 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 10:33 amLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

3:23 pm - 9:54 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:50 am - 4:56 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

$339United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 9

3:23 pm - 9:54 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:04 pm - 11:44 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$354United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

5:30 am - 10:17 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

7:42 am - 12:10 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$369United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

11:30 am - 6:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:04 pm - 11:44 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$369United Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9

1:04 pm - 5:42 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:13 am - 5:39 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

12:30 pm - 5:49 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

29h 19m1 stop Orlando

2:50 pm - 8:05 amLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

17h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$526Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

3:27 pm - 12:05 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

8h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 8:29 amLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

50h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$608American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

11:27 am - 4:11 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 12:38 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

$429United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 23

6:33 pm - 10:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

7:38 am - 12:12 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$832United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22

6:33 pm - 10:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

5:52 am - 10:20 amLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$832United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22

5:09 pm - 10:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

5:52 am - 10:20 amLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$832United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 23

5:45 am - 10:10 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

10:45 am - 10:23 amLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

23h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$840United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22

3:19 pm - 7:44 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:20 am - 8:02 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

10h 42m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$842United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

5:45 am - 10:10 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

4h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

1:19 pm - 10:59 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,234United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22

5:09 pm - 10:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 5:59 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

11h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,484United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22

8:04 am - 4:11 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-LNK Lincoln

8h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:00 am - 5:59 pmLNK Lincoln-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

11h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,854United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Lincoln? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to Lincoln departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Lincoln?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Lincoln. It’s 26% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 35% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln.
How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Lincoln?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Minneapolis to Lincoln. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 37m and 5h 46m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Lincoln flight?
Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln range from $335 to $564, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $335 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Minneapolis 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 $339 to $2,301. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Lincoln looking right now?
One-way fares from Minneapolis to Lincoln are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 19% 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 Minneapolis to Lincoln?
Flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Lincoln (LNK).
Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln pass through?
Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Minneapolis to Lincoln. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $261.

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 Minneapolis to Lincoln?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 5h 46m via Denver Intl (DEN).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $318, about $261 less than Sunday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Lincoln trip for November. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $408 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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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