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

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UA5831
UA United
CR2
9:45 AM
MDT
12:26 PM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA5827
UA United
CR2
1:45 PM
MDT
4:17 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA5622
UA United
CR5
5:56 PM
MDT
8:05 PM
MDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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CM1100
CM Copa
CR5
8:27 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5824
UA United
CR5
8:27 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA5866
UA United
CR7
6:00 AM
MDT
7:05 AM
MDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5348
UA United
CR5
9:01 AM
MDT
10:07 AM
MDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA5649
UA United
CRJ
1:02 PM
MDT
1:53 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA5431
UA United
CRJ
5:15 PM
MDT
6:06 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1227
CM Copa
CRJ
5:15 PM
MDT
6:06 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Lincoln
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 32m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

DEN–LNK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 23 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 28 CR2, CR5 1h32-2h09 67% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 CR5 1h32 67% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 0 67% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LNK.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
227
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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
0h
Lincoln is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · LNK: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 2h 9m.
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 32m to 2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 32m to 2h 9m. The route covers 422 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LNK. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, OKC, STL, PIA, MDW, TUS, IND, CRP, LAS, TYS, SJC, SAN, PSP, BNA, OAK, LAX, EWR, TEB, PIT, FLL, PBI, ORD and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 35 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 32 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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