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 9h 27m. 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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LNK?

When flying from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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.

$155+ Flights from San Francisco to Lincoln, NE

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska flights typically cost between $293 and $391 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $289 on United Airlines (Feb 20-Feb 28).

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Tue 12/308:35 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:13 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$549

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Sat 2/216:45 amSFO - LNK

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/285:29 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$289

Tue 1/272:42 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/311:00 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$369

Tue 3/245:05 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/286:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$394

Fri 2/2011:59 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/275:29 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$429

Sat 2/215:10 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/275:29 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$454

Mon 3/2311:59 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/286:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$454

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Thu 1/811:10 amSFO - LNK

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/125:15 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$409

Wed 1/146:25 amSFO - LNK

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/186:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$419

Thu 1/159:23 amSFO - LNK

2 stops11h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/195:15 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$601

Tue 1/278:25 amSFO - LNK

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/319:01 amLNK - SFO

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$369

One-way flights from San Francisco to Lincoln
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Wed 2/42:42 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$155

Tue 2/37:00 amSFO - LNK

3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$162

Tue 2/32:42 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$195

Wed 1/77:25 amSFO - LNK

2 stops13h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$350

Thu 1/89:05 amSFO - LNK

2 stops12h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$377

Tue 1/69:10 amSFO - LNK

2 stops12h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$446

Wed 5/135:00 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1

$580

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Round-trip from	$289 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$155 (United Airlines)
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$338

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San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:45 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Lincoln

Sat 2/28

5:29 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$289

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SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

2:42 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Lincoln

Sat 1/31

1:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$369

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SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

5:05 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Lincoln

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

$394

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SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

11:59 pm-10:50 am

1 stop8h 51m

Lincoln

Fri 2/27

5:29 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$429

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

5:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Lincoln

Fri 2/27

5:29 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$454

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

11:59 pm-10:50 am

1 stop8h 51m

Lincoln

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

$454

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

2:42 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$155

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-5:05 pm

3 stops32h 05m

$162

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

2:42 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$195

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

7:25 am-11:13 pm

2 stops13h 48m

$350

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

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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.

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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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Reviews of airlines servicing Lincoln

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

9,129 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

9,129 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,129 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??

Related info for your journey

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 9h 27m. 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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