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$226+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE to San Diego (LNK - SAN)

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SAN
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lincoln to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Lincoln to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/195:29 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 2/234:10 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 8/286:00 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 8/314:10 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 3/311:01 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 4/186:20 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop9h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/155:29 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 2/184:10 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 5/295:15 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 6/26:35 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop7h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$393

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) to San Diego (SAN). 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$361
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$226
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$358
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to San Diego that are best for you.

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Lincoln

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Thu 2/19

5:29 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

4:10 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$361

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 3/31

1:01 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

6:20 am-6:17 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$366

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sun 2/15

5:29 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San Diego

Wed 2/18

4:10 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$371

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Fri 5/29

5:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

6:35 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$393

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Fri 5/15

5:05 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 11m

San Diego

Sun 5/17

10:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop10h 00m

$443

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Thu 2/26

1:01 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Diego

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$464

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 2/3

1:00 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$226

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$274

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Deals found on 1/25

Compare providers for flights from Lincoln to San Diego

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 San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Lincoln, Nebraska-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lincoln, Nebraska-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lincoln, Nebraska-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lincoln, Nebraska-San Diego 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-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lincoln to San Diego

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego (average of $124). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Lincoln to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego in 7h 06m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and San Diego is about 1257 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $332 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego for 31% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego (average of $124). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lincoln to San Diego. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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