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$187+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Lincoln, NE (SAN - 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LNK
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Lincoln

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$790
From San Diego to Lincoln
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 11/16:45 amSAN - LNK
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/81:14 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1910:54 amSAN - LNK
2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/236:00 amLNK - SAN
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/256:30 pmSAN - LNK
1 stop13h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/301:05 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/2912:52 pmSAN - LNK
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/21:30 pmLNK - SAN
2 stops8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$413

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lincoln that are best for you.

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Lincoln

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San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 11/1

9:00 am-4:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Lincoln

Sat 11/8

1:14 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$349

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Fri 9/19

10:54 am-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Lincoln

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$375

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 9/25

6:30 pm-10:17 am

1 stop13h 47m

Lincoln

Tue 9/30

1:05 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$397

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Fri 8/29

12:52 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Lincoln

Tue 9/2

1:30 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$413

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 10/29

10:45 pm-10:42 am

1 stop9h 57m

$187

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$187

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Deals found on 8/14

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Lincoln

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Lincoln. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska?

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 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego 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
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip from $268. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska for 46% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Lincoln?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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