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

A quick flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco can take about 7h 28m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $429. 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 $288. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% 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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Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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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 September 13, 2026.

Thu 11/192:58 pm -

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$429

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Deal found 9/10

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Deal found 9/9

$463

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Deal found 9/8

$498

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Deal found 9/10

$499

Best flights from Lincoln to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 13, 2026.

Thu 11/192:58 pm -

1 stop9h 37m

Mon 11/235:23 am -

1 stop6h 55m

Deal found 9/12

$394

Sat 1/95:15 pm -

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Deal found 9/10

$429

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Deal found 9/9

$429

Fri 9/252:46 pm -

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Tue 9/2912:19 pm -

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Deal found 9/10

$456

Wed 10/146:00 am -

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Deal found 9/9

$463

Sat 10/101:04 pm -

1 stop6h 19m

Fri 10/2310:42 pm -

1 stop10h 19m

Deal found 9/8

$484

Last-minute flights from Lincoln to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco. Data last updated September 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Fri 9/186:14 am -

1 stop5h 12m

Mon 9/215:00 am -

1 stop5h 25m

Deal found 9/10

$499

Tue 9/222:46 pm -

1 stop7h 39m

Sat 9/265:30 am -

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Deal found 9/10

$433

Fri 9/252:46 pm -

1 stop7h 39m

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Deal found 9/10

$409

Wed 10/76:00 am -

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Deal found 9/9

$429

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Deal found 9/9

$463

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Mon 10/2610:50 pm -

2 stops11h 37m

Deal found 9/11

$512

Fri 10/231:04 pm -

1 stop6h 19m

Sun 10/255:00 am -

1 stop7h 27m

Deal found 9/8

$498

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$394 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$339 (United Airlines)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$1,118

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LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco

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Lincoln

Fri 10/23

1:04 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$339

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LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Thu 11/19

2:58 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

5:23 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$394

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sat 1/9

5:15 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 1/13

6:30 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$429

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Wed 10/7

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$429

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LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Fri 9/25

2:46 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

12:19 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$456

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LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

5:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$463

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Sat 10/10

1:04 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop6h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

10:42 pm-11:01 am

1 stop10h 19m

$484

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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 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco (average of $307). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,118). 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

10,214 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,214 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,214 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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 7h 28m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $429. 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 $288. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco (average of $307). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,118). 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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How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Francisco?

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

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