Lincoln to Waterloo (LNK–ALO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ORD Chicago 4h 21m AACMNZ → AA Chicago (ORD) to Waterloo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lincoln to Waterloo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 254 mi 1h 11m nonstop

LNK–ALO had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 254 miles in 1h 11m.

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All flights from Waterloo (ALO) Waterloo to Lincoln flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LNK–ALO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 60% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 LNK to ALO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ORD ~4h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4
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
LNK → ALO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
ALO → LNK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Waterloo from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Waterloo Regional Airport.
Metric LNK→ALO OMA→ALO DSM→ALO
Distance from LNK – 55 mi 168 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 11m 0h 32m 0h 28m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Waterloo flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Waterloo flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Waterloo Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Waterloo is 0 hours the same as Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · ALO: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 6:00 PM in Waterloo.
Distance & Flight Time
254 mi / 409 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m gate to gate.
Facts

LNK–ALO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Waterloo route.
Route details
Distance254 mi / 409 km
Flight time1h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: ALO
Full nameWaterloo Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOALO / KALO
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation873 ft / 266 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to ALO flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport take about 1h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 254 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LNK to ALO: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 11m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and DSM. 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 LNK to ALO

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.

LNK to ALO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to ALO is about 1 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 254 miles (409 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Des Moines (DSM).