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$221+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SAN
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
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 July 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/22:50 pm
LNK
-
SAN
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/119:03 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop15h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 9/56:30 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/126:14 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 8/156:30 am
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/184:26 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 8/244:07 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/194:57 pm
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 9/234:11 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop4h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 9/36:14 am
LNK
-
SAN
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Fri 9/114:11 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop4h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/211:55 am
LNK
-
SAN
2 stops7h 31m
United Airlines
Fri 9/112:24 pm
SAN
-
LNK
2 stops6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 9/246:00 am
LNK
-
SAN
2 stops7h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 9/262:24 pm
SAN
-
LNK
2 stops6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 8/156:39 am
LNK
-
SAN
2 stops13h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:23 pm
SAN
-
LNK
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$388

Find flight deals from Lincoln to San Diego

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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$221
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$791
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to San Diego 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 July 25, 2026.
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

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Sat 9/5

6:30 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$329
Quickest round-trip

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Wed 9/2

6:14 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 51m

San Diego

Fri 9/11

4:11 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$339

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Wed 8/19

6:14 am-11:35 am

2 stops7h 21m

San Diego

Sat 8/22

6:30 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$344

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 8/18

4:26 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Diego

Mon 8/24

4:07 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$354

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Thu 9/3

6:14 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 51m

San Diego

Fri 9/11

4:11 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$364

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sat 8/15

6:39 am-6:18 pm

2 stops13h 39m

San Diego

Sat 8/22

2:23 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$388

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sat 9/19

2:46 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Diego

Thu 9/24

9:46 am-10:59 pm

2 stops11h 13m

$398
Cheapest one-way

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sun 8/16

5:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$324
Quickest one-way

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sun 10/18

5:01 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$365

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 8/4

2:35 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$466

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/21

Sorted by cheapest first

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 July.
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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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 July 25, 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
10,034 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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 15m. 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 $319 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego for 43% 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.

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Top airline flying from Lincoln to San Diego

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