$339+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE to San Francisco (LNK - SFO)
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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — SFO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to San FranciscoExplore 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 October 28, 2026.
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 October 28, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Thu 11/192:58 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Mon 11/235:23 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/24![American Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/65:04 pm -
1 stop6h 06m
Fri 11/61:03 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/111:19 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop5h 27m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/232:58 pm -
2 stops9h 56m
Wed 12/308:21 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/196:09 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Mon 11/236:16 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 10/242:58 pm -
1 stop8h 13m
Tue 10/278:55 am -
1 stop5h 22m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/2510:52 am -
1 stop10h 04m
Fri 11/276:16 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sat 10/242:51 pm -
1 stop8h 16m
Tue 10/2710:31 am -
2 stops11h 25m
Deal found 10/23![American Airlines logo]()
$520
Best flights from Lincoln to San FranciscoDiscover 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 October 28, 2026.
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 October 28, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/235:54 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 12/308:21 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/111:19 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop5h 27m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Thu 11/192:58 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Mon 11/235:23 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/23![American Airlines logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/196:09 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Mon 11/236:16 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 1/91:05 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Wed 1/135:00 am -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/2510:52 am -
1 stop10h 04m
Fri 11/276:16 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$505
Last-minute flights from Lincoln to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco. Data last updated October 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lincoln to San Francisco. Data last updated October 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/65:04 pm -
1 stop6h 06m
Fri 11/61:03 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/111:19 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop5h 27m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Thu 11/192:58 pm -
1 stop9h 37m
Mon 11/235:23 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 10/24![American Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/196:09 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Mon 11/236:16 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 11/211:19 pm -
1 stop7h 52m
Sat 11/285:00 am -
1 stop5h 27m
Deal found 10/24![United Airlines logo]()
$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/2510:52 am -
1 stop10h 04m
Fri 11/276:16 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$505
One-way flights from Lincoln to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Lincoln to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 28, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Lincoln to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 28, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 1/511:13 am -
1 stop9h 52m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/25![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Tue 1/56:04 am -
2 stops13h 51m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/25![American Airlines logo]()
$344
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 October 28, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $359 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $339 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $364 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
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LincolnSan Francisco
LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco
LNKSFO
Lincoln
Tue 1/5
11:13 am-7:05 pm
1 stop9h 52m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$339
LincolnSan Francisco
LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco
LNKSFO
Lincoln
Wed 12/23
5:54 pm-10:54 pm
1 stop7h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 12/30
8:21 am-5:24 pm
1 stop7h 03m
$369
LincolnSan Francisco
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
$369
LincolnSan Francisco
LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco
LNKSFO
Lincoln
Wed 11/11
1:19 pm-5:24 pm
1 stop6h 05m
San Francisco
Sun 11/15
5:00 am-12:27 pm
1 stop5h 27m
$449
LincolnSan Francisco
LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco
LNKSFO
Lincoln
Thu 11/19
6:09 am-9:29 am
1 stop5h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 11/23
6:16 am-4:17 pm
1 stop8h 01m
$469
LincolnSan Francisco
LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco
LNKSFO
Lincoln
Sat 1/9
1:05 pm-5:47 pm
1 stop6h 42m
San Francisco
Wed 1/13
5:00 am-12:30 pm
1 stop5h 30m
$469
LincolnSan Francisco
LNK Lincoln - SFO San Francisco
LNKSFO
Lincoln
Wed 11/25
10:52 am-6:56 pm
1 stop10h 04m
San Francisco
Fri 11/27
6:16 am-4:17 pm
1 stop8h 01m
$505
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 October 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lincoln to San Francisco, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$268 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$474 | Average$513 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |