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$179+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lincoln, NE (SFO - 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LNK
Jul 31 — Aug 71
Fri 7/31
Fri 8/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lincoln

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/29:00 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/102:50 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop11h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/235:30 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Fri 9/42:36 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/26$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 8/3112:55 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 9/55:00 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/29$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 7/2910:17 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop12h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 8/15:00 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 6/271:48 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 7/15:10 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/27$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 7/16:15 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 7/156:10 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/28$496

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Lincoln

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 July 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$179
(Kiwi.com)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lincoln that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

12:55 am-11:19 am

1 stop8h 24m

Lincoln

Sat 9/5

5:00 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$419

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

8:15 am-11:02 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Lincoln

Sat 8/1

6:38 am-4:05 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$514

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

5:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Lincoln

Fri 9/4

2:36 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$516

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

11:30 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 49m

Lincoln

Fri 8/21

5:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$519

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

11:30 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 49m

Lincoln

Sun 9/6

4:26 pm-12:16 am

1 stop9h 50m

$519
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Fri 7/31

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$179

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$184

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

7:08 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops41h 02m

$274
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

5:29 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$324

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Deals found on 6/28

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lincoln in July.
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 Francisco-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 Francisco-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lincoln, Nebraska flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 July 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Francisco to Lincoln have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,909 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2024

SFO - EWR

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,909 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,909 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2024

SFO - EWR

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    For as low as $419, United Airlines can have you in Lincoln, Nebraska from San Francisco in 8h 24m. The distance from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1383 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($301), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 July 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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