How long is the flight from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska?

United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 5h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 834 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($393), offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska. United Airlines is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lincoln, Nebraska ranges from 0.7 - 4.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lincoln, Nebraska when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Lincoln, Nebraska.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Lincoln, Nebraska. Flights to Lincoln, Nebraska from New Orleans in January are about $467 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $253.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to LNK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Lincoln that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Lincoln?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Lincoln?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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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Average price	$584

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

vie. 9/263:58 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

mar. 9/301:05 pmLNK - MSY

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

sáb. 10/45:15 amMSY - LNK

2 stops6h 56mUnited Airlines

mar. 10/71:05 pmLNK - MSY

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$324

vie. 10/35:26 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines

mar. 10/76:02 amLNK - MSY

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$396

vie. 10/35:26 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines

dom. 10/56:18 amLNK - MSY

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$611

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vie. 9/263:58 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

mar. 9/301:05 pmLNK - MSY

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

sáb. 10/45:15 amMSY - LNK

2 stops6h 56mUnited Airlines

mar. 10/71:05 pmLNK - MSY

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$324

vie. 10/35:26 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines

mar. 10/76:02 amLNK - MSY

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$396

vie. 10/35:26 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines

dom. 10/56:18 amLNK - MSY

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$611

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vie. 9/263:58 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

mar. 9/301:05 pmLNK - MSY

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

vie. 10/35:26 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines

mar. 10/76:02 amLNK - MSY

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$396

vie. 10/35:26 pmMSY - LNK

1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines

dom. 10/56:18 amLNK - MSY

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$611

sáb. 10/45:15 amMSY - LNK

2 stops6h 56mUnited Airlines

mar. 10/71:05 pmLNK - MSY

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$324

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from New Orleans 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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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from New Orleans to Lincoln to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.4

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1 / 20

2.0

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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!

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7.4

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

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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!

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How long is the flight from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska?
United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 5h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 834 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($393), offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska. United Airlines is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Lincoln that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Lincoln flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Lincoln?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Lincoln.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Lincoln?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from New Orleans 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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