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$172+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LNK
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/146:30 am
DCA
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LNK
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 2/166:00 am
LNK
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DCA
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/141:20 pm
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 2/166:00 am
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/141:20 pm
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 2/176:00 am
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/146:30 am
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 2/176:00 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:20 am
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:00 am
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:30 am
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:00 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 4/46:30 am
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 4/76:03 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/211:20 pm
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 2/257:45 am
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/76:30 am
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 3/96:01 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/135:05 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 2/166:00 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/612:00 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop7h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 2/85:50 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/135:05 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 2/177:45 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$410

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

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February

Average price

$544
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

Lincoln

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

$309

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/14

1:20 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Lincoln

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

$326

BaltimoreLincoln

BWI - LNK

BWILNK

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 30m

Lincoln

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$331

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

Lincoln

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$331

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/4

6:30 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 08m

Lincoln

Tue 4/7

6:03 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$359

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

1:20 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Lincoln

Wed 2/25

7:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$360

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/13

5:05 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Lincoln

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

$390

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

Lincoln

Sun 2/15

11:25 am-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$410

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/13

5:05 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Lincoln

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$410

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/12

6:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

Lincoln

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

$410

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Washington, D.C.-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Lincoln, Nebraska flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $126). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska in April is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska?

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lincoln from Washington, D.C.?

    Lincoln (LNK), located 4.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln. 1 airline have flights to Lincoln from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 5h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1052 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($273), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska. This flight start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lincoln, Baltimore/Washington - Lincoln or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lincoln when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Lincoln flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $126). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska in April is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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