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$90+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LNK
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lincoln

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 April 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/227:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Wed 4/292:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop5h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/28$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 4/257:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Wed 4/292:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop5h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/28$149
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Wed 5/62:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop4h 55m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/30$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/227:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Sat 5/22:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop5h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/28$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 4/257:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Breeze Airways
Sat 5/22:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop5h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/28$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 4/213:23 pm
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop20h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/147:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop28h 40m
Breeze Airways
Sat 4/182:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop5h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/30$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/247:56 pm
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop16h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/297:30 am
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/62:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 5/510:40 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/132:50 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 4/213:23 pm
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop20h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/22:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/247:56 pm
SNA
-
LNK
1 stop16h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/22:50 pm
LNK
-
SNA
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$272

Find flight deals from California to Lincoln

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Lincoln flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$90
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$599
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lincoln that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaLincoln

SNA - LNK

SNALNK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/14

7:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Lincoln

Sat 4/18

2:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$223

RenoLincoln

RNO - LNK

RNOLNK

Reno

Fri 4/10

3:14 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops20h 56m

Lincoln

Sat 4/18

2:50 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$358

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 8/22

6:30 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Lincoln

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$375

Los AngelesLincoln

LAX - LNK

LAXLNK

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Lincoln

Sat 5/9

5:05 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$381

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 5/9

8:54 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Lincoln

Sat 5/16

5:05 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$381

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 4/29

11:01 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Lincoln

Wed 5/6

6:15 am-9:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

$383

San JoseLincoln

SJC - LNK

SJCLNK

San Jose

Tue 4/14

3:45 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Lincoln

Sat 4/18

5:05 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$399

Santa AnaLincoln

SNA - LNK

SNALNK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/17

1:21 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Lincoln

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$399

FresnoLincoln

FAT - LNK

FATLNK

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/14

6:02 am-7:58 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Lincoln

Sat 4/18

5:05 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$404

FresnoLincoln

FAT - LNK

FATLNK

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 4/15

6:02 am-4:18 pm

2 stops8h 16m

Lincoln

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-11:58 am

2 stops7h 58m

$409

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $72). Flying from California to Lincoln, Nebraska in January is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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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Related info for your journey

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 $291, Breeze Airways can have you in Lincoln, Nebraska from California in 5h 25m. The distance from California to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1383 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Lincoln, Fresno Airterminal - Lincoln or Ontario - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $72). Flying from California to Lincoln, Nebraska in January is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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