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$146+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — WAS
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:45 pm
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/285:35 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:12 pm
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/123:26 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/66:45 pm
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 5/108:20 am
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:38 pm
LNK
-
BWI
2 stops20h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/285:35 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:12 pm
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/87:27 pm
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:12 pm
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/83:26 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/222:50 pm
LNK
-
IAD
2 stops17h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/258:12 am
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:45 pm
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/259:38 am
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/276:38 pm
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 4/286:15 am
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/63:03 pm
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 5/106:00 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 6/175:10 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 6/238:06 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:45 pm
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/295:30 am
BWI
-
LNK
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$342

Find flight deals from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 28, 2026.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C. 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Sat 5/9

6:12 pm-9:15 am

1 stop14h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/12

3:26 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop27h 06m

$313

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Sat 4/11

11:13 am-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

10:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$354

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Wed 5/6

3:03 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/10

6:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 25m

$368

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 4/8

11:13 am-7:23 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/12

6:15 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 23m

$369

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Sat 4/11

3:06 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

$369

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Sat 4/11

3:06 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/15

11:55 am-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$369

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 7/1

6:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/6

1:25 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$374

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Sat 5/9

7:50 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

1:10 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$381

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 4/22

6:38 pm-12:32 am

1 stop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

6:15 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 23m

$381

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 5/6

6:45 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

3:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$381

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. (average of $84). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Lincoln to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Lincoln, you will be flying from Lincoln, which is the city’s only airport. Lincoln (LNK) is located 4.0 mi from the center of Lincoln. There are 0 flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C. per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C.?

    United Airlines can get you from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. in just under 5h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1029 mi between Lincoln, Nebraska and Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $280.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C.?

    When deciding which route to take from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. consider Lincoln - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Lincoln - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Lincoln - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. (average of $84). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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