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$180+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LNK
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Lincoln

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 March 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 5/96:32 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 5/165:05 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/156:30 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 9/112:00 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1512:50 pm
SAN
-
LNK
2 stops8h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 9/16:35 am
LNK
-
SAN
2 stops10h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 5/36:32 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 5/106:15 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/41:11 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 7/132:35 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/104:09 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/86:20 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 4/131:01 pm
LNK
-
SAN
2 stops12h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$494

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(Kiwi.com)
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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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
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San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Fri 4/10

4:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Lincoln

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

$489

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Lincoln

Mon 4/13

1:01 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$494

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 5/9

6:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops14h 35m

Lincoln

Sun 5/17

6:15 am-9:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

$531

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 5/13

6:32 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Lincoln

Tue 5/19

1:45 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$545

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Fri 7/3

9:41 am-12:12 am

2 stops12h 31m

Lincoln

Fri 7/10

2:35 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$587
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 4/8

12:40 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$256

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:20 am-6:17 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$256

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 4/1

11:01 am-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$306

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Deals found on 3/24

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lincoln in March.
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 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $72). Flying from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska in December is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 March 27, 2026.
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
9,491 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,491 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,491 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 7h 46m. 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 $293.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $72). Flying from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska in December is currently the most expensive (average of $247). 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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