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 4h 55m. 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 41% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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).

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

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$211+ Flights from San Diego to Lincoln, NE

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Lincoln
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Thu 12/254:10 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:13 pmLNK - SAN

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$406

Wed 12/174:11 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/211:04 pmLNK - SAN

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$416

Thu 12/44:11 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/76:00 amLNK - SAN

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$439

Wed 12/36:30 amSAN - LNK

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/66:00 amLNK - SAN

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$469

Best flights from San Diego to Lincoln
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Lincoln that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

Wed 1/71:00 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/106:00 amLNK - SAN

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$342

Tue 1/61:00 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/109:01 amLNK - SAN

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$349

Thu 12/254:10 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:13 pmLNK - SAN

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$406

Thu 1/16:30 amSAN - LNK

1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/85:15 pmLNK - SAN

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$412

Wed 12/1711:02 amSAN - LNK

2 stops6h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/215:50 amLNK - SAN

1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$421

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Wed 12/174:11 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/211:04 pmLNK - SAN

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$416

Thu 12/254:10 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/35:13 pmLNK - SAN

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$406

Thu 1/16:30 amSAN - LNK

1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/85:15 pmLNK - SAN

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$412

Tue 1/61:00 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/109:01 amLNK - SAN

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$349

Wed 1/71:00 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/106:00 amLNK - SAN

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$342

One-way flights from San Diego to Lincoln
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Lincoln. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

Thu 12/2510:56 amSAN - LNK

1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$211

Fri 1/166:30 amSAN - LNK

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$250

Thu 12/189:14 pmSAN - LNK

3 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$251

Fri 12/126:45 amSAN - LNK

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$259

Sat 12/204:10 pmSAN - LNK

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$308

Fri 12/126:30 amSAN - LNK

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$332

Thu 12/1811:12 amSAN - LNK

2 stops10h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$337

Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - LNK

3 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$342

Fri 12/196:25 amSAN - LNK

3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$353

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$342 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$211 (United Airlines)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$552

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San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 1/7

1:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Lincoln

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$342

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Tue 1/6

1:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Lincoln

Sat 1/10

9:01 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$349

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 12/25

4:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Lincoln

Sat 1/3

5:13 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$406

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 1/1

6:30 am-11:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Lincoln

Thu 1/8

5:15 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$412

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 12/17

11:02 am-7:55 pm

2 stops6h 53m

Lincoln

Sun 12/21

5:50 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 40m

$421

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 12/25

10:56 am-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$211

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Fri 1/16

6:30 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$250

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 12/18

9:14 pm-11:35 am

3 stops36h 21m

$251

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Fri 12/12

6:45 am-11:35 am

2 stops26h 50m

$259

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 12/20

4:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$308

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 65% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lincoln

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

9,063 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,063 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,063 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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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 4h 55m. 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 41% 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, 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lincoln

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

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

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