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$218+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LNK
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
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 September 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$324
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$218
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$183
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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 September 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/911:08 amSAN - LNK
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:06 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/236:53 amSAN - LNK
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/305:15 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 11/14:10 pmSAN - LNK
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/81:05 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/38:08 pmSAN - LNK
2 stops13h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/78:53 amLNK - SAN
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/14:10 pmSAN - LNK
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/79:16 amLNK - SAN
1 stop25h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$464

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 September 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lincoln that are best for you.

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San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 10/9

11:08 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Lincoln

Mon 10/13

5:06 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$324

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 10/23

6:53 am-4:09 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Lincoln

Thu 10/30

5:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$344

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 11/1

4:10 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Lincoln

Sat 11/8

3:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$349

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Lincoln

Sat 2/28

6:01 am-11:31 am

1 stop7h 30m

$349

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-6:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$218

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sun 10/5

6:48 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$427

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Deals found on 9/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Lincoln in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Diego-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Lincoln, Nebraska flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Lincoln

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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 $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.

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 September 25, 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 September 25, 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
8,926 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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.

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

    United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 9h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1257 mi.

  • 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 40% 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 $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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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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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