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Cheapest round-trip
$297
Typical prices: $415-$559
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/5Sat 1/13
SMF - LNK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$429
Typical prices: $368-$561
United Airlines
Sun 10/28
SMF - LNK • 1 stop
When to travel
August
Cheapest • 22% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $397 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Lincoln (SMF-LNK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Lincoln

Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 13
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11:16 am - 2:10 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
24h 54m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:50 pm - 7:51 amLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
19h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$297Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 13
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8:46 am - 2:10 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
27h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:50 pm - 7:51 amLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
19h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$316Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 24
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2:20 pm - 11:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 11:56 amLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359United Airlines
Tue, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 24
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5:25 am - 12:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
4h 48m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:15 pm - 9:02 pmLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 47m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$364United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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4:08 pm - 11:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
5h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:19 pm - 5:40 pmLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$389United Airlines
Wed, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 26
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3:45 pm - 11:10 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 9:31 amLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
$415United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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4:08 pm - 11:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
5h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:50 am - 6:08 pmLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 18m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$451United Airlines
Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 5
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5:05 am - 12:21 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:50 am - 11:56 amLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$459United Airlines
Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 5
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5:05 am - 12:21 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
5h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 11:58 amLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 58m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$464United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9
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4:00 pm - 10:58 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-LNK Lincoln
4h 58m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:13 am - 6:44 pmLNK  Lincoln-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$469United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sacramento to Lincoln flights

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

United Airlines ($389) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Sacramento to Lincoln in the last 5 days.

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Key details for Sacramento to Lincoln flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$297
The most popular month to fly with an average 70% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Lincoln

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Your Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Lincoln?

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

  • How long is a flight from Sacramento to Lincoln?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Sacramento to Lincoln. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 24m and 7h 55m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Lincoln flight?

    Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Lincoln range from $415 to $559, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $415 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Sacramento 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 $297 to $1,074. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Sacramento to Lincoln are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $517, which is 6% 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 Sacramento to Lincoln?

    Flights from Sacramento to Lincoln usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Lincoln (LNK).

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

    Connecting flights from Sacramento to Lincoln most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 97% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Sacramento to Lincoln. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $787, a difference of $431.

    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 Sacramento to Lincoln?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 7h 55m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Sacramento and Lincoln?

    Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Sacramento 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 Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $356, about $431 less than Monday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Lincoln trip for August. Fares historically average $356 round-trip in that month - typically $431 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 Lincoln Airport.

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

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