Colorado Springs to Lincoln (COS–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 3h 29m ACCMEJA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 46m AABAIB → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 6h 10m AAQRUA → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 41m WN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
GCK Garden City ~3h 35m → Garden City (GCK) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~4h 14m → Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 49m AFDL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 16m AFDLKL → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~5h 46m WN → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson ~5h 50m → Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colorado Springs to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore COS Routes LNK Routes COS Live Flights LNK Live Flights COS Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Colorado Springs flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DEN ~3h 29m GCK ~3h 35m TUL ~4h 14m DFW ~4h 46m MSP ~4h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
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
COS → LNK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
LNK → COS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Colorado Springs

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric COS→LNK DEN→LNK
Distance from COS – 73 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 41
Departure OTP 100% –
Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of COS with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 7:00 PM in Lincoln.
Facts

COS–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Lincoln route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
Full nameCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 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 COS to LNK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from LNK to COS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN. 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 Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN).