Lincoln to Raleigh/Durham (LNK–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
1,030 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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 5h 4m AACMNZ AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AA AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 6h 6m CMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 13h 21m MX AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas ~9h MX WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Lincoln to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,030 mi 2h 22m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
345
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 → RDU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
91%
Return
RDU → LNK
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric LNK→RDU OMA→RDU MCI→RDU
Distance from LNK 55 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights ~1 1 10
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 25m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,030 mi / 1,658 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

LNK–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,030 mi / 1,658 km
Flight time2h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 2h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,030 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
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 RDU

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to RDU is about 2 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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