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$289+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lincoln, NE (SFO - LNK)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LNK
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/308:35 amSFO - LNK
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:13 pmLNK - SFO
1 stop20h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$602
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/179:51 pmSFO - LNK
2 stops20h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/215:50 amLNK - SFO
1 stop10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$818
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/187:00 amSFO - LNK
1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/215:50 amLNK - SFO
1 stop10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$835

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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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,133
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lincoln that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Lincoln

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

5:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Thu 1/22

11:35 am-7:09 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$289

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

5:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Mon 1/12

1:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$289

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

5:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Wed 1/28

3:13 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$369

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

5:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Wed 1/21

9:01 am-3:27 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$387

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

5:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$438

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

7:25 am-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$376

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Deals found on 12/16

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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 Francisco to Lincoln in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Lincoln

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lincoln

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $140). Flying from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska in November is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 SFO to LNK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 18, 2025.
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
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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??

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 $289, United Airlines can have you in Lincoln, Nebraska from San Francisco in 5h 17m. 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 ($268), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska. Users have found that United Airlines is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $140). Flying from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska in November is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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