$126+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SAN
May 23 — May 301
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to San DiegoExplore 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 April 23, 2026.
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 April 23, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/202:50 pm
LNK
- SAN
2 stops19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:07 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 8/111:42 am
LNK
- SAN
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Sat 9/56:30 am
SAN
- LNK
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/205:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:35 am
SAN
- LNK
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/232:50 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop8h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:07 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Wed 9/302:48 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 10/63:01 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop6h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18![American Airlines logo]()
$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 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 4/20![American Airlines logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/95:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 5/234:07 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/18![United Airlines logo]()
$410
Best flights from Lincoln to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Lincoln to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Lincoln to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/205:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:35 am
SAN
- LNK
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 4/18![American Airlines logo]()
$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Wed 9/302:48 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 10/610:19 am
SAN
- LNK
2 stops11h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18![American Airlines logo]()
$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/95:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 5/2310:49 am
SAN
- LNK
2 stops7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/18![United Airlines logo]()
$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/59:15 am
LNK
- SAN
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 5/124:04 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/18![United Airlines logo]()
$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/93:03 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop9h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 5/124:04 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20![United Airlines logo]()
$435
Last-minute flights from Lincoln to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Lincoln to San Diego. Data last updated April 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lincoln to San Diego. Data last updated April 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:01 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop6h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 5/94:04 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21![United Airlines logo]()
$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/55:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 5/124:04 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19![United Airlines logo]()
$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/95:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 5/234:07 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/18![United Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 5/106:15 am
LNK
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 5/1610:40 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop10h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/202:50 pm
LNK
- SAN
2 stops19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:07 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/205:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:35 am
SAN
- LNK
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/232:50 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop8h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:07 pm
SAN
- LNK
1 stop14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$369
One-way flights from Lincoln to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Lincoln to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Lincoln to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/162:50 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop8h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$126
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/165:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20![United Airlines logo]()
$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/155:05 pm
LNK
- SAN
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/18![United Airlines logo]()
$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/77:50 am
LNK
- SAN
1 stop9h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/22![United Airlines logo]()
$286
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 April 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $285 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $126 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $638 |
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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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to San Diego that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Wed 5/20
5:05 pm-10:16 pm
1 stop7h 11m
San Diego
Wed 5/27
6:35 am-4:26 pm
1 stop7h 51m
$355
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Sat 8/15
6:15 am-2:02 pm
1 stop9h 47m
San Diego
Sat 8/22
2:52 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop7h 02m
$403
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Wed 9/30
2:48 pm-8:00 pm
1 stop7h 12m
San Diego
Tue 10/6
10:19 am-11:54 pm
2 stops11h 35m
$408
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Sat 5/9
5:05 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 07m
San Diego
Sat 5/23
10:49 am-8:09 pm
2 stops7h 20m
$415
Quickest round-trip
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Tue 5/5
9:15 am-12:47 pm
1 stop5h 32m
San Diego
Tue 5/12
4:04 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop4h 55m
$435
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Sat 5/9
3:03 pm-10:39 pm
1 stop9h 36m
San Diego
Tue 5/12
4:04 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop4h 55m
$435
Cheapest one-way
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Sat 5/16
2:50 pm-9:04 pm
1 stop8h 14m
$126
Quickest one-way
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Sat 5/16
5:05 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 07m
$191
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Fri 5/15
5:05 pm-10:16 pm
1 stop7h 11m
$263
LincolnSan Diego
LNK - SAN
LNKSAN
Lincoln
Thu 5/7
7:50 am-3:33 pm
1 stop9h 43m
$286
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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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 April 23, 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.
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
FRA - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$332 | Average$490 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |