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$162+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, NE (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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LNK
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/410:40 pmSFO - LNK
1 stop10h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/87:45 amLNK - SFO
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/26:30 amSFO - LNK
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/45:15 pmLNK - SFO
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/64:02 pmSJC - LNK
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/96:06 amLNK - SJC
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 11/1411:59 pmSFO - LNK
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:06 amLNK - SFO
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 10/314:05 pmSJC - LNK
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/25:06 amLNK - SJC
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$660
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/265:00 amSFO - LNK
1 stop15h 53mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amLNK - SFO
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/14:05 pmSJC - LNK
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/25:06 amLNK - SJC
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$683
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/264:02 pmSJC - LNK
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/281:14 pmLNK - SJC
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$772
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/15:10 amSFO - LNK
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/25:00 amLNK - SFO
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$776
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 10/2411:33 pmSFO - LNK
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/261:05 pmLNK - SFO
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$806

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln

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Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(United Airlines)

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January
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Lincoln

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

10:40 pm-10:42 am

1 stop10h 02m

Lincoln

Sat 11/8

7:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$319

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

6:30 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Lincoln

Thu 12/4

1:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$396

San JoseLincoln

SJC - LNK

SJCLNK

San Jose

Tue 2/24

3:55 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Lincoln

Sat 2/28

9:01 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$408

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

11:59 pm-10:42 am

1 stop8h 43m

Lincoln

Sun 11/16

6:06 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 29m

$469

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

5:00 am-10:53 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Lincoln

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

$682

San JoseLincoln

SJC - LNK

SJCLNK

San Jose

Sat 11/1

4:05 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Lincoln

Sun 11/2

5:06 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 59m

$683

San JoseLincoln

SJC - LNK

SJCLNK

San Jose

Thu 11/6

1:16 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops21h 14m

Lincoln

Sun 11/9

3:10 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$693

San JoseLincoln

SJC - LNK

SJCLNK

San Jose

Fri 10/31

4:05 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$167

San JoseLincoln

SJC - LNK

SJCLNK

San Jose

Sun 12/14

4:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$207

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

10:40 pm-10:42 am

1 stop10h 02m

$207

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $140). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska in January is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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 XIH to LNK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 October 22, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight at noon.

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 October 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
8,988 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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 Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lincoln from San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, you will be flying into Lincoln. Lincoln (LNK) is just 4.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    United Airlines can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 10h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1383 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska are San Francisco - Lincoln, San Jose - Lincoln and Oakland - Lincoln.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Lincoln.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $140). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Lincoln, Nebraska in January is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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 Bay Area to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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