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$156+ Cheap flights from California to Lincoln, NE (LNK)

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LNK
Oct 24 — Oct 311
Fri 10/24
Fri 10/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lincoln

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Round-trip from

$281
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$156
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$606
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Cheapest flights from California to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/225:05 amLAX - LNK
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/291:14 pmLNK - LAX
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/96:00 amLAS - LNK
2 stops8h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:18 amLNK - LAS
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/92:52 pmLAX - LNK
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:06 pmLNK - LAX
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/75:00 amSMF - LNK
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:18 amLNK - SMF
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/91:04 pmBUR - LNK
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:06 pmLNK - BUR
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sun 12/285:00 amLAX - LNK
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/121:02 pmLNK - LAX
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 12/245:05 amONT - LNK
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/73:13 pmLNK - ONT
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/911:08 amSAN - LNK
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:06 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/96:50 amSNA - LNK
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:06 pmLNK - SNA
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/174:07 pmSMF - LNK
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/196:18 amLNK - SMF
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/174:13 pmLAX - LNK
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/196:18 amLNK - LAX
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/95:05 amONT - LNK
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/128:53 amLNK - ONT
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$349

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Lincoln 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 September 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lincoln that are best for you.

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California

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Lincoln

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Return

Price

Los AngelesLincoln

LAX - LNK

LAXLNK

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

5:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Lincoln

Wed 10/29

1:14 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$281

Las VegasLincoln

LAS - LNK

LASLNK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Lincoln

Mon 10/13

6:18 am-8:44 am

1 stop4h 26m

$312

SacramentoLincoln

SMF - LNK

SMFLNK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/7

5:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Lincoln

Mon 10/13

6:18 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 21m

$319

BurbankLincoln

BUR - LNK

BURLNK

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 10/9

1:04 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Lincoln

Mon 10/13

5:06 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$319

OntarioLincoln

ONT - LNK

ONTLNK

Ontario

Wed 12/24

5:05 am-12:22 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Wed 1/7

3:13 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$323

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 10/9

11:08 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Lincoln

Mon 10/13

5:06 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$324

Santa AnaLincoln

SNA - LNK

SNALNK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/9

6:50 am-4:09 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Lincoln

Mon 10/13

5:06 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$343

OntarioLincoln

ONT - LNK

ONTLNK

Ontario

Thu 10/9

5:05 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Lincoln

Sun 10/12

8:53 am-12:51 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$349

Los AngelesLincoln

LAX - LNK

LAXLNK

Los Angeles

Fri 10/17

4:13 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Lincoln

Sun 10/19

6:18 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 12m

$349

SacramentoLincoln

SMF - LNK

SMFLNK

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

7:02 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Lincoln

Wed 2/25

1:15 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lincoln

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from California to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 CA to LNK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Lincoln. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Lincoln, Nebraska as you normally would.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Lincoln. 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 into for flights to Lincoln from California?

    For a flight from California to Lincoln, you will be flying into Lincoln. Lincoln (LNK) is just 4.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For as low as $281, United Airlines can have you in Lincoln, Nebraska from California in 5h 06m. The distance from California to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1275 mi.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Lincoln, San Diego - Lincoln or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Lincoln when deciding on the best route from California to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Lincoln 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 California to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from California to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 California to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Lincoln. 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 September 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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