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

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UA5826
UA United
CR5
7:45 AM
MDT
10:16 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA5831
UA United
CR5
9:50 AM
MDT
12:25 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA5827
UA United
CR7
1:45 PM
MDT
4:18 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA5622+1
UA United
CR7
5:25 PM
MDT
7:58 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA5824+1
UA United
CR5
8:24 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CM1100cs
CM Copa
CR5
8:24 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA5866
UA United
CR5
6:15 AM
CDT
7:02 AM
MDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA5348
UA United
CR5
9:15 AM
CDT
10:04 AM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA5825
UA United
CR5
11:42 AM
CDT
12:31 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA5649+1
UA United
CR5
1:01 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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CM1227cs
CM Copa
CRJ
5:05 PM
CDT
5:56 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA5431+1
UA United
E70
5:05 PM
CDT
5:54 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Lincoln
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 31m nonstop +1h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

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 31m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 CR5, CR7 1h31-1h35 86% Star Alliance CM
AA American Airlines 0 86% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 86% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – 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
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
360
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.

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 31m to 1h 35m.
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 31m to 1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 42 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
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 approximately 1h 31m to 1h 35m. The route covers 422 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LNK. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, EAR, TUL, OKC, STL, DAL, SLC, PIA, MSP, AUS, MDW, SAT, PHX, SDF, TUS, IND, MKE, SBN, CLE, CRP, PSP, HOU, ATL, TYS, SJC, SAN, CHS, BNA, OAK, SNA, LAX, PHL, APF, EWR, TEB, PIT, PBI, MIA, FLL, IAH, MCO, ORD, LAS and BTA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to LNK ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.