Lincoln to Columbus (LNK–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
731 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3h ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 20m AACMNZ → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
DEN Denver 5h 25m CMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Columbus flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 30m AA → AACXQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 35m MX → EJMLXJWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Columbus flights
MCO Orlando 13h 1m MX → EJAF9WN Orlando (MCO) to Columbus flights
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Lincoln to Columbus
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
731 mi 1h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

LNK–CMH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Lincoln flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ORD ~4h 20m DEN ~5h 25m DFW ~5h 30m LAS ~8h 35m MCO ~13h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
233
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 → CMH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
64%
Return
CMH → LNK
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric LNK→CMH OMA→CMH SLN→CMH
Distance from LNK – 55 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 1h 44m 2h 10m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Columbus flights · Salina (SLN) to Columbus flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
731 mi / 1,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

LNK–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance731 mi / 1,177 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 731 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, SLN 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 CMH

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to CMH is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 731 miles (1,177 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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