Houston to Lincoln (HOU–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HOU Airport Page →
778 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 9m AAASBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 4h 53m WN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 22m EJALXJWN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 10h 27m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~4h 12m WN → Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 12m SY → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~5h 36m G4 → KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 21m → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson ~6h 24m → Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~6h 31m WN → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 778 mi 1h 56m nonstop

HOU–LNK had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 778 miles in 1h 56m.

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All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 59% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 HOU to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DFW ~4h 9m TUL ~4h 12m DEN ~4h 53m MSP ~5h 12m TYS ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
288
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
HOU → LNK
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
50%
Return
LNK → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric HOU→LNK IAH→LNK AUS→LNK
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 56m 7h 43m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 59% – –
Houston (IAH) to Lincoln flights · Austin (AUS) to Lincoln flights · Corpus Christi (CRP) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 Houston.
HOU: CDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
778 mi / 1,253 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance778 mi / 1,253 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 1h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 778 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HOU to LNK: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from LNK to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and CRP. 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 HOU to LNK

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

HOU to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to LNK is about 1 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 778 miles (1,253 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Corpus Christi (CRP).