Fort Wayne to Lincoln (FWA–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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604 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 15m AAASBA → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 59m AAFJQR → AAOO Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 36m G4 → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Wayne to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 604 mi 1h 42m nonstop -1h behind

FWA–LNK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 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 604 miles in 1h 42m.

Also explore FWA Routes LNK Routes FWA Live Flights LNK Live Flights FWA Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Fort Wayne flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FWA–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SGX SGX 1 – – 72% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FWA to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
ORD ~4h 15m DFW ~7h 59m LAS ~16h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
44
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
FWA → LNK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → FWA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FWA delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Fort Wayne

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric FWA→LNK SBN→LNK IND→LNK
Distance from FWA – 77 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 27m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 72% – –
South Bend (SBN) to Lincoln flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Lincoln flights · Detroit (DTW) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of FWA with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
604 mi / 971 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

FWA–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Wayne to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance604 mi / 971 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FWA
Full nameFort Wayne International Airport
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 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 FWA to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 604 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FWA to LNK. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.
Nearby alternatives include SBN, IND and DTW. 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 FWA to LNK

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 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.

FWA to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FWA to LNK is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 604 miles (971 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Indianapolis (IND) and Detroit (DTW).