Detroit to Lincoln (DTW–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
699 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 38m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 21m AAACAF AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 5h 27m ACAFDL CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 23m AAAFAM AAOO Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 8h 12m AFDLF9 MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 18h 25m AFDLF9 MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Lincoln
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
699 mi 1h 34m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–LNK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
469
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
DTW → LNK
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → LNK delays →

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric DTW→LNK CLE→LNK FWA→LNK
Distance from DTW 95 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 1h 34m 2h 1m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Lincoln Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
699 mi / 1,125 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance699 mi / 1,125 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 699 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include CLE and FWA. 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.

Flights from DTW to LNK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to LNK is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 699 miles (1,125 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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