What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($306), offers the cheapest pricing from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 24.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 64% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to Detroit?

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

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Thu 9/256:18 amLNK - DTW

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/296:00 amDTW - LNK

2 stops7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$264

Fri 9/2611:00 amLNK - DTW

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/307:00 amDTW - LNK

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$399

Fri 9/129:30 amLNK - DTW

2 stops13h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/1411:00 amDTW - LNK

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$630

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Thu 9/256:18 amLNK - DTW

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/296:00 amDTW - LNK

2 stops7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$264

Fri 9/2611:00 amLNK - DTW

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/307:00 amDTW - LNK

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$399

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Fri 9/129:30 amLNK - DTW

2 stops13h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/1411:00 amDTW - LNK

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$630

Thu 9/256:18 amLNK - DTW

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/296:00 amDTW - LNK

2 stops7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$264

Fri 9/2611:00 amLNK - DTW

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/307:00 amDTW - LNK

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$399

One-way flights from Lincoln to Detroit
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Fri 11/2811:17 amLNK - DTW

1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$243

Tue 10/281:14 pmLNK - DTW

2 stops9h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$248

Sun 9/2112:00 pmLNK - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$790

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Thu 9/25

6:18 am-3:00 pm

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Mon 9/29

6:00 am-12:11 pm

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Fri 9/26

11:00 am-4:51 pm

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7:00 am-11:09 am

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$399

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Fri 11/28

1:05 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$243

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1:14 pm-10:17 pm

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$243

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$790

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Lincoln to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

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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

8,937 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

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!

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How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
United Airlines can get you from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 7h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Lincoln, Nebraska and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 699 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($306), offers the cheapest pricing from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lincoln to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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