Detroit to Lincoln (DTW–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–LNK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lincoln from Detroit
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · LNK: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).