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$299+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, NE (DTW - LNK)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LNK
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$403
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lincoln
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/193:26 pmDTW - LNK
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/2112:00 pmLNK - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/186:00 amDTW - LNK
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/2112:00 pmLNK - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/163:34 pmDTW - LNK
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/206:00 amLNK - DTW
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/47:00 amDTW - LNK
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/76:02 amLNK - DTW
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/277:00 amDTW - LNK
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/306:15 amLNK - DTW
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/276:00 amDTW - LNK
2 stops7h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/319:30 amLNK - DTW
2 stops13h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/276:00 amDTW - LNK
2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/211:38 amLNK - DTW
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$435

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Lincoln

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLincoln

DTW - LNK

DTWLNK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/19

3:26 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Lincoln

Sun 9/21

12:00 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$299

DetroitLincoln

DTW - LNK

DTWLNK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop6h 03m

Lincoln

Sun 9/21

12:00 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$309

DetroitLincoln

DTW - LNK

DTWLNK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Lincoln

Tue 10/7

6:02 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$349

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Deals found on 8/17

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    For as low as $299, United Airlines can have you in Lincoln, Nebraska from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 2h 05m. There are 699 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Lincoln, Nebraska. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip from $253. Users have found that United Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 Detroit to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit 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 August 18, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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