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$339+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Lincoln, NE (SMF - 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LNK
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Lincoln

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sun 8/305:00 am
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 9/306:00 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/18:55 am
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 9/51:04 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/44:17 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 9/76:14 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$441
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:17 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Thu 9/311:55 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$449
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 8/297:45 am
SMF
-
LNK
2 stops10h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 9/111:55 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sun 8/305:31 am
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop6h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 9/306:40 am
LNK
-
SMF
2 stops13h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/2$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/214:17 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 8/236:00 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 12/242:15 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Fri 1/15:50 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/1$465

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Lincoln

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Lincoln that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoLincoln

SMF - LNK

SMFLNK

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/30

5:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Lincoln

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

$339

SacramentoLincoln

SMF - LNK

SMFLNK

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/29

4:17 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Lincoln

Tue 9/1

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$429
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoLincoln

SMF - LNK

SMFLNK

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

8:55 am-4:04 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Lincoln

Fri 9/4

6:14 am-9:37 am

1 stop5h 23m

$429

SacramentoLincoln

SMF - LNK

SMFLNK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

11:53 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 06m

Lincoln

Sat 9/5

11:55 am-3:11 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$434

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Deals found on 8/2

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Lincoln

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Lincoln in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 August 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Sacramento 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
10,058 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Lincoln. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Lincoln, Nebraska in 5h 25m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Sacramento and Lincoln, Nebraska are separated by a distance of 1322 mi.

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

    United Airlines, at $293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Lincoln, Nebraska..

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Lincoln

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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