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$129+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LNK
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Lincoln

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/268:50 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 9/295:28 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/105:35 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 9/144:57 pm
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:00 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 9/65:30 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/139:03 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 8/175:30 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/105:28 am
CMH
-
LNK
2 stops9h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 9/145:28 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/59:03 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 8/125:30 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:50 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 9/285:28 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop17h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:11 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 9/611:55 am
LNK
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/294:27 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop6h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 9/16:00 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$371

Find flight deals from Columbus to Lincoln

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Lincoln (LNK). 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 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$291
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)
From Columbus to Lincoln
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Lincoln that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 9/25

8:50 pm-12:03 am

1 stop4h 13m

Lincoln

Mon 9/28

5:28 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 31m

$362

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 9/4

6:11 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Lincoln

Sun 9/6

11:55 am-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$369
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Sat 8/29

4:27 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Lincoln

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$371

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Sat 9/26

12:36 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Lincoln

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-3:27 pm

2 stops8h 27m

$381

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Tue 8/18

5:20 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 59m

Lincoln

Fri 8/21

4:26 pm-11:39 am

1 stop18h 13m

$472

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 11/20

5:39 am-12:09 am

1 stop43h 30m

Lincoln

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop26h 28m

$492
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Tue 9/1

6:10 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$129

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Thu 8/27

8:39 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops42h 31m

$196

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Sun 8/30

6:11 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$274

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Mon 10/26

2:22 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$274

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lincoln

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lincoln. 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 Lincoln. Reviews last updated July 31, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Lincoln, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,053 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,053 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,053 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Lincoln (LNK), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Lincoln. 1 airline have flights to Lincoln from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Lincoln should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 4h 13m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23m. The distance from Columbus to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 731 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Lincoln, Nebraska, with prices starting at $293.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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.

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Top airline flying from Columbus to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbus 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 July 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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