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 6h 01m. 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 35% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LNK to SAN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego as you normally would.

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

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Sat 10/102:50 pm -

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$320

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Deal found 9/2

$344

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Deal found 9/7

$345

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$359

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Deal found 9/7

$373

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Deal found 9/3

$408

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Wed 9/2311:00 am -

1 stop7h 14m

Deal found 9/4

$409

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Thu 10/11:04 pm -

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$359

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$409

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Deal found 9/4

$424

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$429

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$429

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1 stop7h 12m

Deal found 9/7

$434

Last-minute flights from Lincoln to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lincoln to San Diego. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Sat 9/195:10 pm -

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Wed 9/2311:00 am -

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$408

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Round-trip from	$320 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$436

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LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Thu 10/1

1:04 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 01m

San Diego

Tue 11/3

4:18 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$356

LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 1/19

5:15 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop5h 57m

San Diego

Mon 2/1

4:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$359

LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sat 9/19

5:10 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 27m

San Diego

Wed 9/23

11:00 am-8:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$409

LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Wed 10/28

6:40 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Sat 10/31

6:20 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$424

LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Fri 1/15

5:15 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

San Diego

Sat 1/23

2:30 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$424

LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Sat 10/31

9:23 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Tue 11/3

6:45 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$429

LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Wed 10/28

1:19 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 56m

San Diego

Sat 10/31

4:18 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$429

LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 9/22

6:14 am-11:35 am

2 stops7h 21m

San Diego

Sat 9/26

2:07 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$434

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LincolnSan Diego

LNK Lincoln - SAN San Diego

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Tue 9/15

11:55 am-8:02 pm

2 stops10h 07m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$486

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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

10,175 reviews

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

10,175 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,175 reviews

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

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 6h 01m. 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 35% 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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