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$163+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE to San Francisco (LNK - SFO)

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 — SFO
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco

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 March 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 7/311:42 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 7/76:15 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/295:05 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 5/211:56 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/76:45 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 5/275:00 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 7/36:38 am
LNK
-
SFO
2 stops8h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 7/71:49 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/76:45 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop9h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1110:55 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop9h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 3/281:02 pm
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 3/3011:52 pm
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/269:01 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 3/2912:45 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/276:00 am
LNK
-
SFO
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 3/315:00 am
SFO
-
LNK
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$459

Find flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$519
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to San Francisco 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Thu 5/7

6:45 pm-1:50 am

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$389
Quickest round-trip

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Wed 8/26

1:15 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$389

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Thu 3/26

9:01 am-3:23 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 3/29

12:45 am-10:38 am

1 stop7h 53m

$429
Cheapest one-way

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sat 5/16

2:50 pm-8:33 am

1 stop19h 43m

$185

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Mon 6/8

5:05 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$324
Quickest one-way

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$364

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Mon 4/13

6:38 pm-12:39 am

1 stop8h 01m

$364

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Tue 3/17

5:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$410

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Thu 4/16

9:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$410

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$480

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Deals found on 3/9

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Compare providers for flights from Lincoln to San Francisco

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 Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lincoln, Nebraska-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
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
9,418 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,418 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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. 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 Francisco?

    A quick flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco can take about 5h 27m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. Airlines will cover a distance of 1383 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 31% 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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Top airline flying from Lincoln to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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