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$289+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SFO
Mar 7 — Mar 141
Sat 3/7
Sat 3/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/246:00 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 4/111:52 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 9/912:00 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 9/195:00 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/206:00 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 5/2612:50 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/283:18 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop10h 06m
United Airlines
Fri 3/611:59 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 9/91:15 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 9/225:20 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 9/92:57 pm
LNK
-
SFO
2 stops9h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 9/192:22 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/76:15 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 5/2612:50 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/175:29 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 2/216:50 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/117:44 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 3/185:05 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 9/66:00 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 9/195:00 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 9/912:00 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 9/2110:35 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 9/1212:00 pm
LNK
-
SFO
2 stops11h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 9/225:20 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$434

Find flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$289
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Average price

$381
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Lincoln

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Price

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Wed 5/20

6:00 pm-1:35 am

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

12:50 am-11:07 am

1 stop8h 17m

$327

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Thu 5/7

6:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

12:50 am-11:07 am

1 stop8h 17m

$394

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Tue 2/17

5:29 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:50 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$413

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Wed 3/11

7:44 am-2:03 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

5:05 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$417

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sat 2/14

12:59 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

2:44 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$454

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sat 2/14

5:29 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

5:10 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$454

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Tue 2/24

5:29 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

5:10 am-8:03 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$463

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Tue 4/28

5:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

7:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop13h 40m

$472

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops13h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

11:52 pm-10:38 am

1 stop8h 46m

$478

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Thu 2/19

1:01 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:59 pm-10:50 am

1 stop8h 51m

$479

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Best time to book a flight from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $137). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated February 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area, such as United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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 Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Lincoln (LNK) if they book a flight from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area. Lincoln is conveniently located just 4.0 mi from Lincoln’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area?

    There are many flights that can get you from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area in 9h 35m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and San Francisco Bay Area is about 1383 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While some choose either Lincoln - San Jose or Lincoln - Oakland, Lincoln - San Francisco is the most popular route from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $137). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lincoln to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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