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$190+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SMF
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$307
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$190
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$287
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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 September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/51:14 pmLNK - SMF
2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/178:45 amSMF - LNK
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 12/31:45 pmLNK - SMF
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/68:45 amSMF - LNK
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/3011:44 amLNK - SMF
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/48:45 amSMF - LNK
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/245:06 pmLNK - SMF
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/275:00 amSMF - LNK
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$470

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LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Mon 1/26

1:02 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/31

4:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$307

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Wed 11/5

5:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

8:45 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$370

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Wed 12/3

1:45 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/6

8:45 am-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$374

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Sat 2/28

6:01 am-11:41 am

1 stop7h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

7:02 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$374

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Mon 1/26

11:35 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/30

5:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$424

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Wed 11/12

1:14 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$190

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

$190

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Deals found on 9/15

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Lincoln to Sacramento 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
8,929 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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 10h 51m. 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.

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

    United Airlines, at $268, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento..

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Lincoln to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lincoln to Sacramento. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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