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$171+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — CMH
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lincoln to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Lincoln to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 6/3010:52 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 7/45:59 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:38 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 8/117:00 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:35 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 10/47:00 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop8h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/112:31 pm
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop8h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 6/177:00 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 5/191:45 pm
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 5/265:54 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/282:35 pm
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Thu 7/307:12 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 8/286:00 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop4h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 8/3111:05 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:37 pm
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 8/3110:20 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop13h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$449

Find flight deals from Lincoln to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$281
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$171
(Kiwi.com)
From Lincoln to Columbus
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Price

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LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Sat 9/26

6:35 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Columbus

Sun 10/4

9:01 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$351

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Sat 8/22

4:26 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Columbus

Wed 8/26

11:05 am-8:14 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$475

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Fri 5/29

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Columbus

Sun 5/31

2:19 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$499
Cheapest one-way

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Wed 11/4

1:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$194

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Wed 6/3

6:12 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$222

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Tue 8/4

1:00 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$234

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Tue 7/7

1:00 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$234
Quickest one-way

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Sun 8/9

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$259

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Sat 11/7

1:15 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$264

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$264

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated May 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Lincoln to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln to Columbus. 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 Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Lincoln, you will be flying from Lincoln, which is the city’s only airport. Lincoln (LNK) is located 4.0 mi from the center of Lincoln. There are 0 flights from Lincoln to Columbus per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Columbus?

    A quick flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Columbus can take about 4h 59m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $475. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and Columbus is about 731 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top airline flying from Lincoln to Columbus

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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