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

A quick flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco can take about 8h 44m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. Airlines will cover a distance of 1383 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco round-trip from $287. Users have found that United Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

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 Francisco as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Lincoln, Nebraska-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco 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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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

Thu 12/256:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/46:30 amSFO - LNK

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$461

Thu 12/256:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2911:05 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop9h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$479

Fri 12/266:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$522

Sun 12/146:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/216:22 pmSFO - LNK

2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$719

Sat 12/276:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:00 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$781

Sun 12/2111:35 amLNK - SFO

1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/222:29 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$937

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Sat 1/101:00 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1311:15 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$369

Sat 1/247:35 amLNK - SFO

1 stop10h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/315:00 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$369

Fri 1/96:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/135:00 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$384

Wed 3/256:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/316:40 pmSFO - LNK

2 stops15h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$442

Fri 12/266:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$522

Last-minute flights from Lincoln to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/256:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/46:30 amSFO - LNK

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$461

Thu 12/256:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/2911:05 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop9h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$479

Fri 12/266:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:00 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$522

Fri 1/96:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/135:00 amSFO - LNK

1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$384

Sat 1/101:00 pmLNK - SFO

1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1311:15 pmSFO - LNK

1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$369

One-way flights from Lincoln to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Lincoln to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Fri 12/196:00 amLNK - SFO

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$469

Sat 12/206:00 amLNK - SFO

2 stops7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$542

Sun 12/219:30 amLNK - SFO

2 stops8h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$577

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$369 (United Airlines)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$524

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Depart

Return

Price

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sat 1/10

1:00 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 45m

$369

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sat 1/24

7:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

5:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$369

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$384

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:40 pm-12:13 pm

2 stops15h 33m

$442

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

5:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$522

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Fri 12/19

6:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

$469

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sat 12/20

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$469

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sun 12/21

9:30 am-3:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$469

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Deals found on 12/10

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lincoln, Nebraska-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lincoln, Nebraska-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lincoln, Nebraska-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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Estimated round-trip price

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco (average of $170). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lincoln to San Francisco, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco?
A quick flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco can take about 8h 44m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. Airlines will cover a distance of 1383 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco round-trip from $287. Users have found that United Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco 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?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco (average of $170). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lincoln to San Francisco

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

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