Lincoln to Austin (LNK–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
737 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 53m AA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 4h 44m CMUA ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 5h 31m AACMNZ AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 35m MX DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Austin flights
MCO Orlando 8h 5m MX AMDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Austin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lincoln to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
737 mi 1h 45m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between LNK and AUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
358
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LNK → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
AUS → LNK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric LNK→AUS OMA→AUS GRI→AUS
Distance from LNK 55 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 20m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
737 mi / 1,187 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

LNK–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Austin route.
Route details
Distance737 mi / 1,187 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 737 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from AUS to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, GRI and MCI. 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 AUS

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to AUS is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 737 miles (1,187 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Grand Island (GRI) and Kansas City (MCI).