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$141+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LNK
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Tue 8/4
Tue 8/11
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 July 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:23 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 8/225:30 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop4h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/35:22 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 8/82:36 pm
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:25 am
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop12h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/226:17 pm
LNK
-
BWI
2 stops36h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/54:22 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 9/66:00 am
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:16 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Sun 9/205:24 am
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:23 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:30 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop4h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/276:15 am
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 8/316:00 am
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/85:23 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 8/125:30 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/206:15 am
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Fri 8/286:00 am
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/115:22 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 7/156:38 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 7/73:39 pm
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 7/116:00 am
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/116:14 am
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 7/152:35 pm
LNK
-
IAD
2 stops8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$358

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 July 5, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$141
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$692
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 5, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreLincoln

BWI - LNK

BWILNK

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/16

6:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Lincoln

Sun 9/20

5:24 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$344

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/20

6:15 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 04m

Lincoln

Fri 8/28

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$351

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/18

9:30 am-2:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Lincoln

Tue 7/21

10:52 am-6:11 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$367

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

9:30 am-3:29 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Lincoln

Sat 8/29

4:26 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$390

BaltimoreLincoln

BWI - LNK

BWILNK

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/25

8:10 am-3:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Lincoln

Sat 8/29

7:35 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$409
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/18

5:42 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lincoln

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$421

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/14

5:15 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Lincoln

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$424

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/8

3:39 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Lincoln

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$443

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

DCA - LNK

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/18

6:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Lincoln

Mon 9/21

5:24 am-12:58 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$445

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

IAD - LNK

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

6:15 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 04m

Lincoln

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$445

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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 July.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $216). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska in March is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 July 5, 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
9,933 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,933 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,933 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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.

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

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska in just under 6h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 39m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska is about 1029 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 49% 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. Dulles Intl - Lincoln or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $216). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska in March is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 July 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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