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

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Houston to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 755 mi 7h 43m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

IAH–LNK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 755 miles in approximately 7h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 7% 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
431
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.
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 1 2 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 7h 43m 2h 59m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 7% – –
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.
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 connections39 hubs
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 approximately 7h 43m. The route covers 755 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, TUL, OMA, AUS, OKC, PIA, SAT, STL, CRP, MDW, SDF, SBN, IND, MSP, ATL, CLE, TUS, SLC, MKE, APF, CHS, PHX, TYS, BNA, PBI, EWR, TEB, FLL, PIT, PSP, SAN, SNA, LAX, OAK, SJC, DEN, ORD, LAS and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

IAH to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).