Columbus to Lincoln (CMH–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CMH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CMH and LNK. Nearest airports to CMH with scheduled service: Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK, 13 mi) · James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 71 mi) · Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB, 89 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAASAY → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 5h 23m F9UAWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 7h 47m F9WNY4 → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 52m AAASCX → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 55m LXJWN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CMH and LNK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore CMH Routes LNK Routes CMH Live Flights LNK Live Flights CMH Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Columbus flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~4h 29m DEN ~5h 23m MCO ~7h 47m DFW ~7h 52m LAS ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
231
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → LNK
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
Return
LNK → CMH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric CMH→LNK CLE→LNK
Distance from CMH – 112 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 50% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Facts

CMH–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Lincoln route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to LNK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Orlando.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from LNK to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).