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 $285.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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. Dulles Intl, Lincoln - Baltimore/Washington or Lincoln - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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

Users have found that flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LNK to WAS?

It’s optimal to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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.

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.?

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Tue 12/91:45 pmLNK - BWI

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/138:20 amBWI - LNK

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$285

Tue 12/96:00 amLNK - IAD

1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/136:30 amIAD - LNK

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$299

Thu 11/206:00 amLNK - DCA

1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/236:30 amDCA - LNK

1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$299

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Tue 12/91:45 pmLNK - BWI

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/138:20 amBWI - LNK

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$285

Tue 12/96:00 amLNK - IAD

1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/136:30 amIAD - LNK

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$299

Thu 11/206:00 amLNK - DCA

1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/236:30 amDCA - LNK

1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$299

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Sat 8/96:07 amLNK - IAD

1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/196:35 amIAD - LNK

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$354

Sat 8/96:07 amLNK - DCA

1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/201:00 pmDCA - LNK

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$434

Sat 8/96:07 amLNK - BWI

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/2010:51 amBWI - LNK

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$519

Thu 8/146:07 amLNK - BWI

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/184:20 pmBWI - LNK

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$315

Thu 8/146:07 amLNK - DCA

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/185:00 pmDCA - LNK

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$339

One-way flights from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.
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Sun 9/286:02 amLNK - IAD

1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$259

Fri 8/297:40 amLNK - DCA

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$273

Fri 8/296:15 amLNK - BWI

1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$382

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LNK - BWI

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Lincoln

Tue 12/9

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

8:20 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 54m

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LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/13

6:30 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 14m

$299

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/23

6:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

$299

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Sun 9/28

6:02 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 46m

$259

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Fri 8/29

7:40 am-2:16 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$273

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Fri 8/29

6:15 am-11:17 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$382

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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 $241). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

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!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

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.
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 $285.
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. Dulles Intl, Lincoln - Baltimore/Washington or Lincoln - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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$259+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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