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$131+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — CMH
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Mon 8/10
Mon 8/17
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 July 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:35 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 9/212:30 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/82:36 pm
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Fri 8/149:03 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:00 am
LNK
-
CMH
2 stops7h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 8/237:20 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/286:39 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 8/319:03 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 10/15:45 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 10/56:01 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/216:00 am
LNK
-
CMH
2 stops7h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 8/236:11 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/266:14 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 8/299:00 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:17 pm
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop14h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/146:45 pm
CMH
-
LNK
2 stops23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sat 9/265:24 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Sun 10/48:50 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$370

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 July 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$281
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$131
(Kiwi.com)
From Lincoln to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Columbus

Sun 8/23

5:20 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 59m

$309

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Thu 10/1

5:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

Columbus

Mon 10/5

6:01 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$349
Quickest round-trip

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Wed 8/26

4:26 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Columbus

Sat 8/29

11:05 am-3:29 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$361
Cheapest one-way

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Sat 9/5

1:04 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 21m

$146

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Sat 9/5

6:17 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$147

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Wed 1/6

1:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$290

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Mon 8/3

1:00 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$290

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Tue 1/5

6:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$290

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Mon 1/4

1:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$290

LincolnColumbus

LNK - CMH

LNKCMH

Lincoln

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$290

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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 July 11, 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
9,966 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,966 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,966 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 6h 06m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $309. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and Columbus is about 731 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Columbus round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Columbus round-trip from $282.

  • 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lincoln to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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