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$140+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LNK
Jun 10 — Jun 171
Wed 6/10
Wed 6/17
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 May 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/1012:05 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 9/156:15 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/56:30 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 9/912:00 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 8/224:07 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:00 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/910:46 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 5/136:15 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$447

Find flight deals from San Diego to Lincoln

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$406
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Thu 9/10

1:21 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops8h 33m

Lincoln

Tue 9/15

6:15 am-2:02 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$411

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 9/5

6:30 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Lincoln

Wed 9/9

12:00 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$419
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 8/22

4:07 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Lincoln

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$420

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 8/22

2:23 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Lincoln

Sun 8/30

5:00 am-3:26 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$483

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 7/11

1:07 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 10m

Lincoln

Sun 7/12

6:38 am-6:18 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$523

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Fri 7/3

9:41 am-12:32 am

2 stops12h 51m

Lincoln

Fri 7/10

2:35 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$524
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Fri 5/29

1:38 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$236

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 6/17

1:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$268

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Sat 5/30

6:30 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$268

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Tue 6/2

10:55 am-8:09 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$313

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Deals found on 5/11

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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 May.
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.

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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 May 11, 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
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,699 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 4h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 41m. The distance from San Diego to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1257 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $290.

  • 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.

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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 May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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