Los Angeles to Lincoln (LAX–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAX Airport Page →
1,276 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 48m AAACAF → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 49m AAACAF → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 54m 5YAAAM → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 7h 1m AAACAY → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 16h 13m AAADCM → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 15m ACAMAV → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson ~5h 24m AAAFAM → Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~5h 57m AAAS → Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 4m AFAMDL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~6h 46m WN → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,276 mi 3h 15m nonstop +2h ahead

LAX–LNK had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 1,276 miles in 3h 15m.

Also explore LAX Routes LNK Routes LAX Live Flights LNK Live Flights LAX Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (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 LAX to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DEN ~4h 48m LAS ~4h 49m SLC ~5h 15m TUS ~5h 24m DFW ~5h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
540
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
LAX → LNK
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
50%
Return
LNK → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric LAX→LNK SNA→LNK SAN→LNK
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 45m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Lincoln flights · San Diego (SAN) to Lincoln flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
1,276 mi / 2,054 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance1,276 mi / 2,054 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,276 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to LNK: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from LNK to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, SAN and PSP. 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 LAX to LNK

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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.

LAX to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to LNK is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,276 miles (2,054 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), San Diego (SAN) and Palm Springs (PSP).