Denver to Lincoln (DEN–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
422 mi airlines charter/private 41/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 7m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5826
UA United
CR7
7:45 AM
MDT
10:16 AM
CDT
1h 31m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5831
UA United
CR2
9:50 AM
MDT
12:27 PM
CDT
1h 37m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5827
UA United
CR7
1:55 PM
MDT
4:26 PM
CDT
1h 31m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5622+1
UA United
CR7
5:35 PM
MDT
8:09 PM
CDT
1h 34m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5824+1
UA United
CR7
8:25 PM
MDT
10:58 PM
CDT
1h 33m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1100cs
CM Copa
CR7
8:25 PM
MDT
10:58 PM
CDT
1h 33m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5866
UA United
CR7
6:10 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5348
UA United
CR5
9:45 AM
CDT
10:34 AM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5825
UA United
CR7
11:42 AM
CDT
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5649+1
UA United
E75L
12:50 PM
CDT
1:41 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1227cs
CM Copa
CR5
5:05 PM
CDT
5:54 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5431+1
UA United
CR5
5:05 PM
CDT
5:54 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 4m AAACAV AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 22m ACCMF9 MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 5h 23m AAACAY AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 8h 22m ACADAV MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson 15h 9m ACUAWN UA Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 29m AFCMDL SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~4h 29m ACUAWN Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~4h 57m 2IACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~5h 56m WN AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~6h 18m F9G4UA KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lincoln flights
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Denver to Lincoln
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 422 mi 1h 33m nonstop +1h ahead

DEN–LNK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 34 CR2, CR7 1h31-1h37 64% Star Alliance CM
AA American Airlines 0 64% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 64% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (34 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to LNK direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
534
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → LNK
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → LNK delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 422 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to LNK: United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Harry Reid and Chicago O'Hare.
Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from LNK to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from DEN to LNK

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to LNK is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Harry Reid and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.