Lincoln to Detroit (LNK–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LNK and DTW. Nearest airports to LNK with scheduled service: Eppley Airfield (OMA, 55 mi) · Kansas City International Airport (MCI, 152 mi) · Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 168 mi)
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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 22m AACMNZ AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 26m CMUA ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m AA AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando 13h 25m MX DLF9KE Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 19m MX AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lincoln to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
480
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 → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
85%
Return
DTW → LNK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric LNK→DTW OMA→DTW SLN→DTW
Distance from LNK 55 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 61
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

LNK–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from DTW to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

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).