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$179+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LNK
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(United Airlines)
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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 September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/307:00 amCMH - LNK
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/31:05 pmLNK - CMH
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/411:00 amCMH - LNK
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/77:30 amLNK - CMH
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/56:00 amCMH - LNK
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 amLNK - CMH
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/236:00 amCMH - LNK
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/271:14 pmLNK - CMH
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/75:58 pmCMH - LNK
1 stop24h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/96:00 amLNK - CMH
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/256:00 amCMH - LNK
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:02 amLNK - CMH
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$569

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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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Lincoln

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Sat 2/21

7:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 40m

Lincoln

Tue 2/24

1:15 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$324

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Thu 10/30

7:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Lincoln

Mon 11/3

1:05 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$353

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Thu 12/4

11:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Lincoln

Sun 12/7

7:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$398

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Lincoln

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$407

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop6h 09m

Lincoln

Mon 10/27

1:14 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$551

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 11/7

5:58 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop24h 59m

Lincoln

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$556

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Lincoln

Sun 9/28

6:02 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$569

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$179

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Deals found on 9/13

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Lincoln

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Columbus 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
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
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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!

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?

    United Airlines can get you from Columbus to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 4h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Columbus to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 731 mi.

  • 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 $268.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Columbus 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 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 September 15, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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