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$156+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lincoln, NE (LNK)

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WAS — LNK
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$156
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$605
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lincoln
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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 August 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/24:20 pmBWI - LNK
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/61:30 pmLNK - BWI
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/68:30 amBWI - LNK
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/106:00 amLNK - BWI
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 8/304:20 pmBWI - LNK
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/67:40 amLNK - BWI
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/410:51 amBWI - LNK
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/116:00 amLNK - BWI
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/136:00 pmDCA - LNK
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/186:00 amLNK - DCA
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/138:20 amIAD - LNK
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/186:00 amLNK - IAD
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 8/304:20 pmBWI - LNK
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:00 amLNK - BWI
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/510:51 amBWI - LNK
2 stops13h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/99:30 amLNK - BWI
2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/43:55 pmIAD - LNK
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amLNK - IAD
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/316:15 amBWI - LNK
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/41:14 pmLNK - BWI
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 11/66:30 amDCA - LNK
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/96:00 amLNK - DCA
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 11/16:30 amIAD - LNK
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amLNK - IAD
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$465

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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 August 18, 2025.
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.

Fly to

Lincoln

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLincoln

BWI - LNK

BWILNK

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/19

4:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Lincoln

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$306

BaltimoreLincoln

BWI - LNK

BWILNK

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/5

4:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Lincoln

Tue 9/9

1:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$339

BaltimoreLincoln

BWI - LNK

BWILNK

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/6

4:21 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Lincoln

Wed 9/10

9:30 am-7:12 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$339

BaltimoreLincoln

BWI - LNK

BWILNK

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/30

4:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Lincoln

Sat 9/6

7:40 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$353

BaltimoreLincoln

BWI - LNK

BWILNK

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

10:51 am-2:38 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Lincoln

Thu 9/11

1:00 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$354

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/13

6:00 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Lincoln

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$379

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

8:20 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Lincoln

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$379

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

3:55 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Lincoln

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$394

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/6

6:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

Lincoln

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

$420

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

6:25 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 44m

Lincoln

Tue 10/7

6:02 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$420

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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.

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 August 18, 2025.
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
8,925 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 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.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($338), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska. This flight start at 28% 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 Baltimore/Washington - Lincoln, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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