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$166+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE to Sacramento (LNK - SMF)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SMF
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Wed 4/1
Wed 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lincoln to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Lincoln to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Wed 3/256:00 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 3/3011:59 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop8h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/205:15 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 3/2411:59 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Mon 3/166:00 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 3/3011:59 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop8h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Wed 4/155:05 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 4/295:00 am
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:15 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop9h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 9/192:35 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop6h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 4/236:00 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 4/288:07 pm
SMF
-
LNK
2 stops12h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:57 pm
LNK
-
SMF
2 stops9h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1911:22 am
SMF
-
LNK
2 stops9h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Wed 9/1612:00 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1911:07 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$369

Find flight deals from Lincoln to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 March 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$519
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to Sacramento 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 March 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/30

11:59 pm-10:38 am

1 stop8h 39m

$314

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Wed 3/25

1:02 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/30

11:59 pm-10:38 am

1 stop8h 39m

$377

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Sat 3/28

5:15 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/4

5:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$384

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Wed 3/18

5:15 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$433

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-12:32 pm

2 stops8h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-7:58 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$438

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-2:22 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/3

11:59 pm-10:40 am

1 stop8h 41m

$528

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Fri 3/20

6:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/24

11:59 pm-10:50 am

1 stop8h 51m

$543

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Thu 3/12

9:01 am-8:26 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/24

4:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$565

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Thu 4/23

1:01 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

11:59 pm-10:38 am

1 stop8h 39m

$592

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-2:22 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$171

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Deals found on 2/27

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Compare providers for flights from Lincoln to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lincoln to Sacramento in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Lincoln, Nebraska-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lincoln, Nebraska-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lincoln, Nebraska-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lincoln, Nebraska-Sacramento 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 Lincoln, Nebraska-Sacramento 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 Lincoln to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lincoln to Sacramento

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento (average of $170). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento in about 5h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and Sacramento is about 1322 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to Sacramento?

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento (average of $170). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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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