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$300+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — WAS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Wed 8/5
Wed 8/12
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 July 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/15:00 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 8/85:23 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/276:00 am
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:15 am
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/126:00 am
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 8/188:10 am
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/135:30 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 8/175:23 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 7/212:35 pm
LNK
-
IAD
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 7/286:14 am
IAD
-
LNK
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 7/215:32 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop6h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 7/285:22 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/16:38 am
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop7h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 8/88:10 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop4h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 10/246:29 pm
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop13h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/278:16 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop22h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/308:49 am
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 10/55:29 pm
BWI
-
LNK
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/216:00 am
LNK
-
DCA
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 7/252:05 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/3011:54 am
LNK
-
BWI
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 10/612:10 pm
BWI
-
LNK
2 stops9h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/212:35 pm
LNK
-
DCA
2 stops8h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 7/258:06 pm
DCA
-
LNK
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$358

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/30

6:15 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 04m

$319

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Thu 8/27

2:36 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/30

5:23 pm-12:17 am

1 stop7h 54m

$319

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Wed 9/30

8:49 am-5:43 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/6

5:29 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$319

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Thu 8/13

5:30 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/17

5:35 pm-12:17 am

2 stops7h 42m

$324

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Tue 7/21

2:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/28

6:14 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$341

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Tue 7/21

5:32 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/28

5:50 pm-12:25 am

2 stops7h 35m

$341
Quickest round-trip

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/25

2:05 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$353

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - DCA

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Thu 7/16

2:35 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops8h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/25

8:06 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 11m

$366

LincolnBaltimore

LNK - BWI

LNKBWI

Lincoln

Tue 7/21

6:38 am-2:56 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/25

7:59 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 18m

$369

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK - IAD

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

1:10 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$371

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,938 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
9,938 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,938 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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 2 different airlines.

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

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. in just under 4h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 30m. There are 1029 mi between Lincoln, Nebraska and Washington, D.C.. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $355 round trip.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 July 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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