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$176+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SAN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/132:50 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/192:47 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop21h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/19:15 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 5/510:46 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:00 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 4/186:20 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 8/1412:00 pm
LNK
-
SAN
2 stops9h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 8/184:07 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 8/156:15 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:52 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/286:03 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 5/210:40 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop10h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$351

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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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$176
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$571
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Wed 5/13

2:50 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops25h 35m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

2:47 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$261

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

6:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$309

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

11:00 am-7:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$351
Quickest round-trip

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sat 8/15

12:00 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

San Diego

Sat 8/22

4:07 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$389

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sat 8/15

6:40 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 14m

San Diego

Sat 8/22

12:50 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 04m

$395
Cheapest one-way

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 4/21

1:01 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$176

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Wed 7/15

5:05 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$198

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Mon 3/16

5:15 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$306
Quickest one-way

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$480

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Deals found on 3/7

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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 March.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Lincoln to San Diego

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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 $136). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego?

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 March 10, 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
9,409 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 5h 16m. 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 29% 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 $136). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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$332Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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