Newark to Lincoln (EWR–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,179 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 34m AAACAS → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 43m AAF9G3 → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 7h 2m SNTPUA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 7h 22m ACADB6 → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 22m B6NKTP → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 30m AMDLKE → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~5h 43m DLG4 → KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lincoln flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~6h 51m OSUA → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~8h 21m AFDLKE → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson ~9h 22m → Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,179 mi 2h 53m nonstop -1h behind

EWR–LNK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,179 miles in 2h 53m.

Also explore EWR Routes LNK Routes EWR Live Flights LNK Live Flights EWR Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Newark flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EWR–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0 – – 94% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
MSP ~5h 30m ORD ~5h 34m TYS ~5h 43m DFW ~6h 43m PIT ~6h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
488
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → LNK
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
67%
Return
LNK → EWR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric EWR→LNK TEB→LNK HPN→LNK
Distance from EWR – 13 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 57m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 94% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Lincoln flights · White Plains (HPN) to Lincoln flights · Philadelphia (PHL) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,179 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EWR to LNK. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from LNK to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, HPN and PHL. 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 EWR to LNK

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

EWR to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to LNK is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,179 miles (1,897 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), White Plains (HPN) and Philadelphia (PHL).