Washington, D.C.

$196+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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LNK — WAS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$292
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(United Airlines)
From Lincoln to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Lincoln to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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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 September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/126:02 amLNK - IAD
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/216:30 amIAD - LNK
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/286:00 amLNK - DCA
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/58:30 amDCA - LNK
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/273:13 pmLNK - DCA
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/16:25 amDCA - LNK
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/113:13 pmLNK - IAD
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/218:20 amIAD - LNK
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/41:45 pmLNK - BWI
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/910:20 amBWI - LNK
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/306:00 amLNK - DCA
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/58:30 amDCA - LNK
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/206:02 amLNK - IAD
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/298:30 amIAD - LNK
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/201:05 pmLNK - BWI
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/296:15 amBWI - LNK
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/3011:44 amLNK - BWI
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/410:10 amBWI - LNK
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/86:02 amLNK - IAD
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/151:20 pmIAD - LNK
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$379
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Fri 9/191:00 pmLNK - BWI
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/216:15 amBWI - LNK
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/306:00 amLNK - DCA
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/25:30 amDCA - LNK
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$379

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Sun 10/12

6:02 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

6:30 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 39m

$292

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/5

8:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$299

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Sat 9/27

3:13 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

6:25 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 44m

$329

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Thu 12/4

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/9

10:20 am-2:38 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$339

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/7

10:45 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$339

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Mon 10/20

1:05 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/29

6:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$365

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Tue 3/3

6:01 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

1:05 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$379

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Sat 10/11

3:13 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/19

6:30 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 39m

$379

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-9:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

$379

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

$379

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • 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 4h 53m. 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 $258.

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

  • 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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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