Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Lincoln?

Flights from San Diego to Lincoln usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Lincoln (LNK).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Lincoln.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Lincoln pass through?

Connecting flights from San Diego to Lincoln most commonly pass through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 94% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% 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 San Diego to Lincoln?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the San Diego to Lincoln route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $348 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $794, a difference of $446. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Lincoln?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Lincoln. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 08m and 7h 19m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 $359 to $1,166. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Lincoln looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Lincoln are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $303, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 08m, compared with 7h 19m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Lincoln?

Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific 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 San Diego to Lincoln flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lincoln range from $349 to $597, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Lincoln?

United Airlines ($359) and American Airlines ($549) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Lincoln according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Lincoln route. 94% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

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

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $493. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Lincoln layovers at 237 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Lincoln

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

6:45 am - 4:17 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

7h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

1:19 pm - 5:15 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

5h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

$359United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

4:10 pm - 11:10 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

5:15 pm - 10:28 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

7h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

$359United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

8:50 am - 4:27 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

5h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 12:13 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

8h 13m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$364United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

4:18 pm - 11:13 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

4h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

11:50 am - 8:24 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

10h 34m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$364United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

2:30 pm - 11:13 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

6h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

6:00 am - 12:56 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

8h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$369United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

2:30 pm - 11:10 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

6h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

6:00 am - 12:13 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

8h 13m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$369United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

5:54 pm - 2:10 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

18h 16m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:50 pm - 1:16 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

24h 26m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Francisco

$417Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

6:45 am - 4:17 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

7h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

5:04 pm - 8:36 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

$420United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

6:45 am - 4:17 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

7h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

11:50 am - 5:17 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

7h 27m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$425United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 27

6:25 am - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

12h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

2:58 pm - 9:55 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

8h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$549American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Lincoln

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

12:37 pm - 8:24 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

5h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

5:52 am - 11:25 amLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

7h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$518United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

11:19 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

9h 40m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

1:04 pm - 5:05 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

6h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

$523United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

2:07 pm - 11:19 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:01 pm - 10:27 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

7h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

$589United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

12:08 pm - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

8h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:46 pm - 8:01 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

7h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$591American Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

9:46 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

11h 13m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:40 am - 3:22 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

10h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$594American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

8:45 am - 11:19 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

12h 34m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:54 am - 5:05 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

7h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

$594United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

4:11 pm - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

4h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

2:59 pm - 10:27 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

9h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$594United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

11:00 am - 11:19 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

10h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:59 pm - 10:27 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

9h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$600United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

7:41 pm - 10:59 amSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

13h 18m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:59 pm - 10:27 pmLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

9h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$600United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

11:00 am - 11:19 pmSAN San Diego-LNK Lincoln

10h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 9:05 amLNK Lincoln-SAN San Diego

5h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$614United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Lincoln flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lincoln start at $359. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $349 to $597. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $359 on United Airlines.

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Cheapest flight	$228

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Lincoln?
Flights from San Diego to Lincoln usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Lincoln (LNK).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Lincoln?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Lincoln.
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Lincoln pass through?
Connecting flights from San Diego to Lincoln most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% 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 San Diego to Lincoln?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the San Diego to Lincoln route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $348 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $794, a difference of $446. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Lincoln?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Lincoln. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 08m and 7h 19m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 $359 to $1,166. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Lincoln looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Lincoln are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $303, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Lincoln?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 08m, compared with 7h 19m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific 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 San Diego to Lincoln flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lincoln range from $349 to $597, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $348 - about $446 less than Sunday (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Lincoln trip for February. Fares historically average $314 round-trip in that month - typically $464 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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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