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$141+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LNK
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Fri 8/7
Fri 8/14
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 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/318:59 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 8/42:35 pm
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 8/47:13 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 8/106:39 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/72:19 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:00 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop4h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 10/28:50 pm
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop4h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 10/36:40 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/2511:05 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 8/299:58 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/45:30 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 8/811:42 am
LNK
-
CMH
2 stops11h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/186:00 am
CMH
-
LNK
2 stops10h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 8/221:04 pm
LNK
-
CMH
2 stops9h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/305:30 am
CMH
-
LNK
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 8/410:52 am
LNK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$420

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 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$295
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$141
(United Airlines)
From Columbus to Lincoln
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Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 8/7

9:03 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 14m

Lincoln

Sun 8/9

6:39 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$309

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 10/2

8:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Lincoln

Sat 10/3

6:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$356

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Tue 8/18

5:08 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Lincoln

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$361
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Tue 8/25

7:20 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 59m

Lincoln

Sat 8/29

7:35 am-1:06 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$361
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Sat 9/5

2:12 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$181

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Tue 8/4

3:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$269

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 8/7

5:55 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$269

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Sat 10/3

2:16 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$269

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Wed 12/30

5:40 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 51m

$290

ColumbusLincoln

CMH - LNK

CMHLNK

Columbus

Fri 1/1

9:10 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$290

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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 8, 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
9,948 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,948 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 37m. 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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