Sioux Falls to Lincoln (FSD–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FSD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FSD and LNK. Nearest airports to FSD with scheduled service: Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX, 84 mi) · Watertown Regional Airport (ATY, 94 mi) · Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 147 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 4 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 14m CMF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 4h 47m AAASCM → AACMNZ Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 59m AAG3QF → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 52m G4 → EJAMX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sioux Falls to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between FSD and LNK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps FSD Routes LNK Routes FSD Live Flights LNK Live Flights FSD Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Sioux Falls flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DEN ~4h 14m ORD ~4h 47m DFW ~4h 59m LAS ~15h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
41
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
FSD → LNK
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
60%
Return
LNK → FSD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric FSD→LNK OMA→LNK MSP→LNK
Distance from FSD – 164 mi 196 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 86% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Lincoln flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lincoln is 0 hours the same as Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln.
Facts

FSD–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Lincoln route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 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 FSD to LNK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LNK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from LNK to FSD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MSP. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Minneapolis (MSP).