Lincoln to Dallas-Fort Worth (LNK–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
549 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6197
AA American
CR7
6:40 AM
CDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6446
AA American
CR7
2:31 PM
CDT
4:33 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6446
AA American
CR7
12:05 PM
CDT TE
2:01 PM
CDT
1h 56m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6198
AA American
CR7
9:03 PM
CDT TE
10:59 PM
CDT
1h 56m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 7 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 40m CMUA AAACAV Denver (DEN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 5h 29m AACMNZ AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 29m MX AAAYBA Las Vegas (LAS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando 13h 15m MX AAAYCX Orlando (MCO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAH Houston ~3h 57m AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IDA Idaho Falls ~6h 19m KG AAOOQR Idaho Falls (IDA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
LAX Los Angeles ~6h 53m 5YAAAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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Lincoln to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 549 mi 2h 1m nonstop

LNK–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 549 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LNK–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 2h-2h02 67% Oneworld
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 67%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LNK to DFW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
571
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 → DFW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
92%
Return
DFW → LNK
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric LNK→DFW OMA→DFW GRI→DFW
Distance from LNK 55 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 14 4
Weekly flights 14 128 31
Flight time 2h 1m 1h 35m 2h
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
549 mi / 884 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m gate to gate.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

LNK–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance549 mi / 884 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 549 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LNK to DFW: American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from DFW to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, GRI and MHK. 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 DFW

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LNK to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to DFW is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 549 miles (884 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Grand Island (GRI) and Manhattan (MHK).