Lincoln to Seattle (LNK–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LNK and SEA. Nearest airports to LNK with scheduled service: Eppley Airfield (OMA, 55 mi) · Kansas City International Airport (MCI, 152 mi) · Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI, 81 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
DEN Denver 5h 32m CMUA → 8CAFAS Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 35m MX → AFAMAS Las Vegas (LAS) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 4m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 7h 30m AACMNZ → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
MCO Orlando 17h 45m MX → ASDLJL Orlando (MCO) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lincoln to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~5h 32m LAS ~6h 35m DFW ~7h 4m ORD ~7h 30m MCO ~17h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
444
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 → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
SEA → LNK
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric LNK→SEA OMA→SEA MHK→SEA
Distance from LNK – 55 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 24 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Seattle flights · Manhattan (MHK) to Seattle flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LNK–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
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: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SEA 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.
Seattle is 2 hours behind Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from SEA to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, MHK 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 Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Manhattan (MHK) and Kansas City (MCI).