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$245+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to California

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LNK — LAX
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

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(United Airlines)

One-way from

$245
(United)

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January

Average price

$372
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/275:38 pmLNK - LAS
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/3012:46 amLAS - LNK
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/34:51 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/108:50 amSAN - LNK
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/21$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/41:55 pmLNK - LAX
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/85:00 amLAX - LNK
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:50 amLNK - ONT
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/257:00 amONT - LNK
1 stop9h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:50 amLNK - SJC
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/317:00 amSJC - LNK
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/41:55 pmLNK - SFO
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/82:25 pmSFO - LNK
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/286:00 amLNK - SMF
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/124:00 pmSMF - LNK
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$413
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:55 pmLNK - RNO
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/275:20 amRNO - LNK
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:15 amLNK - SNA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/2511:35 amSNA - LNK
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/229:30 amLNK - FAT
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/295:15 amFAT - LNK
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$489
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Wed 5/289:00 amLNK - SJC
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/317:00 amSJC - LNK
2 stops9h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$821

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to California that are best for you.

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Lincoln

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

LincolnLas Vegas

LNK - LAS

LNKLAS

Lincoln

Tue 5/27

5:38 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/30

12:46 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 28m

$259

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sat 5/3

4:51 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 04m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

8:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$269

LincolnLos Angeles

LNK - LAX

LNKLAX

Lincoln

Fri 4/4

1:55 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

5:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$319

LincolnOntario

LNK - ONT

LNKONT

Lincoln

Thu 5/22

11:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Ontario

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$356

LincolnSan Jose

LNK - SJC

LNKSJC

Lincoln

Wed 5/28

11:50 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Jose

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$374

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Fri 4/4

1:55 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

2:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$399

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Sat 6/28

6:00 am-9:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

4:00 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$413

LincolnReno

LNK - RNO

LNKRNO

Lincoln

Sat 4/26

1:55 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Reno

Sun 4/27

5:20 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$446

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Thu 5/22

6:15 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/25

11:35 am-8:02 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$464

LincolnSan Jose

LNK - SJC

LNKSJC

Lincoln

Wed 5/28

9:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

San Jose

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-6:37 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$821

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Best time to book a flight from Lincoln to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lincoln to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to California (average of $246). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $336). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LNK to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Lincoln to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

When flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lincoln to California?

    Lincoln (LNK) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lincoln to California. It is only a 4.0 mi journey to Lincoln (LNK) from Lincoln’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lincoln, Nebraska to California?

    The most popular route from Lincoln, Nebraska to California is Lincoln - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Lincoln - Ontario or Lincoln - San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lincoln to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to California (average of $246). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $336). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Lincoln to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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