Lincoln to Newark (LNK–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
1,179 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 7m AACMNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 6h 33m CMUA → SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 28m AA → AAF9G3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 53m MX → B6NKTP Las Vegas (LAS) to Newark flights
MCO Orlando 13h 58m MX → ACADB6 Orlando (MCO) to Newark flights
IAH Houston ~6h 8m → EKNZOS Houston (IAH) to Newark flights
LAX Los Angeles ~9h 16m → ASB6CA Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lincoln to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,179 mi 2h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore LNK Routes EWR Routes LNK Live Flights EWR Live Flights LNK Delays EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Lincoln flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ORD ~5h 7m IAH ~6h 8m DEN ~6h 33m DFW ~7h 28m LAX ~9h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
497
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 → EWR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
EWR → LNK
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric LNK→EWR OMA→EWR MCI→EWR
Distance from LNK – 55 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 4
Weekly flights – – 22
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 15m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Newark flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Newark flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LNK–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Newark route.
Route details
Distance1,179 mi / 1,897 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,179 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from EWR to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, MCI 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 EWR

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to EWR is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,179 miles (1,897 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), Kansas City (MCI) and Des Moines (DSM).