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

IAH Airport Page →
755 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 43m ACAVEK → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 43m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 7h 43m AAASAV → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 43m EKF9NK → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 7h 43m ADF9NH → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~7h 43m EKUA → KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson ~7h 43m EKUA → Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~7h 43m → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 43m AFAMDL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~7h 43m AFAMDL → 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 755 mi 7h 43m nonstop

IAH–LNK had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 755 miles in 7h 43m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 30% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 IAH to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
TYS ~7h 43m TUS ~7h 43m HOU ~7h 43m MSP ~7h 43m SLC ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
610
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
IAH → LNK
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
67%
Return
LNK → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric IAH→LNK HOU→LNK AUS→LNK
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 7h 43m 1h 56m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 30% – –
Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights · Austin (AUS) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
IAH: CDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
755 mi / 1,214 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 43m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance755 mi / 1,214 km
Flight time7h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 7h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 755 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to LNK: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from LNK to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. 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 IAH to LNK

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.

IAH to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LNK is about 7 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 755 miles (1,214 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).