Lincoln to Minneapolis (LNK–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 29m AACMNZ AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 4h 33m CMUA AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AA AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 19m MX AFDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis flights
MCO Orlando 15h 3m MX AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis flights
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Lincoln to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
331 mi 0h 49m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
505
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 → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
91%
Return
MSP → LNK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric LNK→MSP OMA→MSP SUX→MSP
Distance from LNK 55 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 13 1
Weekly flights 120
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 44m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
331 mi / 533 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

LNK–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance331 mi / 533 km
Flight time0h 49m
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: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 331 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MSP to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, SUX 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 MSP

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to MSP is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 331 miles (533 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), Sioux City (SUX) and Manhattan (MHK).