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$270+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Lincoln, NE (SNA - 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — LNK
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 May 14, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
2 stars

Round-trip from

$374
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$270
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$541
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Lincoln
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/44:02 pmSNA - LNK
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/256:15 amLNK - SNA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$374

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SNA - LNK

SNALNK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/4

4:02 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Lincoln

Wed 6/25

6:15 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 59m

$374

Santa AnaLincoln

SNA - LNK

SNALNK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/1

6:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$270

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Lincoln

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Santa Ana to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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.

Rainfall in Lincoln by month

Plan your trip to Lincoln by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Lincoln by month

Plan your trip to Lincoln by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,730 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
8,730 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,730 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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

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

    Currently priced at $374, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Lincoln, Nebraska and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Lincoln that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Lincoln?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Santa Ana to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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 Santa Ana to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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