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

Flights from Richmond to Lincoln usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Lincoln (LNK).

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

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

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

Most connecting flights from Richmond to Lincoln pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

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

On the Richmond to Lincoln route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 46%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $325 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $591: a $266 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 $329 to $2,168. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Lincoln?

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

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 Richmond to Lincoln flight?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Lincoln range from $474 to $560, with an average of $522 over the past 12 months. Anything below $474 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($329) and United Airlines ($329) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Lincoln according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $538. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Richmond to Lincoln layovers at 232 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Lincoln

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

6:20 am - 10:59 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:04 pm - 10:59 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$329United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

8:27 pm - 12:18 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:28 am - 11:57 amLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$329American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

5:24 pm - 11:56 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:51 pm - 10:48 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$329American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Dec 3

8:27 pm - 12:18 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:57 amLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$329American Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

8:27 pm - 12:18 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:28 am - 11:57 amLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$329American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

6:20 am - 10:59 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:52 am - 4:44 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$334United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 21

6:00 am - 11:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

6h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:52 am - 1:54 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$354United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 21

6:00 am - 11:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

6h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:52 am - 2:10 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$359United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16

8:15 am - 4:24 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

9h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

5:56 am - 1:57 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

5:37 pm - 9:47 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:57 pm - 12:53 amLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Lincoln

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

1:00 pm - 6:01 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:56 am - 2:50 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$385United Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

6:00 am - 11:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

6h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:04 pm - 12:53 amLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 49m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$390United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Oct 7

5:26 pm - 5:37 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

25h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

6:29 pm - 3:05 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

19h 36m1 stop Orlando

$422Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Oct 7

8:15 pm - 12:17 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:51 pm - 10:47 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$450American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Oct 1

8:15 pm - 12:17 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:28 am - 11:57 amLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$450American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

10:45 am - 9:47 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

12h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:04 pm - 12:53 amLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 49m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$485United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Oct 1

8:15 pm - 12:17 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:28 am - 6:21 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl New York LaGuardia

$678American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Oct 1

1:19 pm - 12:17 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

11h 58m2 stops New York LaGuardia Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:28 am - 6:21 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl New York LaGuardia

$683American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

1:19 pm - 12:17 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

11h 58m2 stops New York LaGuardia Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 7:00 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl New York LaGuardia

$787American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

4:17 pm - 10:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LNK Lincoln

7h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

7:35 am - 9:37 pmLNK Lincoln-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

13h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$898United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Lincoln flights

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Lincoln start at $329. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $474 to $560. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $329 on United Airlines.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Lincoln based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Lincoln?
Flights from Richmond to Lincoln usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Lincoln (LNK).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Lincoln?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Lincoln.
Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Lincoln pass through?
Most connecting flights from Richmond to Lincoln pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Lincoln?
On the Richmond to Lincoln route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 46%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $325 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $591: a $266 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 $329 to $2,168. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Richmond (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
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 Richmond to Lincoln flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Lincoln range from $474 to $560, with an average of $522 over the past 12 months. Anything below $474 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 $325 - about $266 less than Monday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Lincoln trip for April. Fares historically average $398 round-trip in that month - typically $770 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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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