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$385+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE to Sacramento (LNK - SMF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SMF
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
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 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/166:00 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2011:59 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop8h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 7/2211:42 am
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 7/2911:39 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop9h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 6/96:40 am
LNK
-
SMF
2 stops14h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 6/173:05 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 10/285:15 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 10/313:45 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 6/912:50 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 6/175:00 am
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$442
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 6/62:50 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop27h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/165:10 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/75:05 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 4/111:00 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$489
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 6/102:50 pm
LNK
-
SMF
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/195:10 pm
SMF
-
LNK
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$496

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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$385
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$519
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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 26, 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

Cheapest round-trip

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Wed 7/22

11:42 am-3:10 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

11:39 pm-11:07 am

1 stop9h 28m

$436

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Tue 6/9

6:40 am-6:49 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/17

3:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 10m

$437
Quickest round-trip

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Tue 6/9

11:42 am-3:10 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/17

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$461

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops8h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/17

11:59 pm-10:40 am

1 stop8h 41m

$558

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Wed 6/10

12:50 pm-5:41 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/18

5:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$569

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Tue 4/7

1:01 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$590

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/13

8:07 pm-10:38 am

2 stops12h 31m

$635

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Sun 8/2

6:38 am-2:02 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/6

5:31 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$687

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Fri 6/12

5:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/17

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$688

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Deals found on 3/25

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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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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 March 26, 2026.
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
9,484 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
9,484 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,484 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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 and American Airlines fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Sacramento in about 5h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 41m. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and Sacramento is about 1322 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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$268Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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