Lincoln to San Francisco (LNK–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
1,384 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 7 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 17m CMUA ACAVF9 Denver (DEN) to San Francisco flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h MX ACASAZ Las Vegas (LAS) to San Francisco flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 37m AA AAACAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco flights
ORD Chicago 7h 41m AACMNZ AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco flights
MCO Orlando 16h 37m MX ADCMEK Orlando (MCO) to San Francisco flights
LAX Los Angeles ~5h 8m AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco flights
IAH Houston ~6h 34m CAEKNH Houston (IAH) to San Francisco flights
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Lincoln to San Francisco
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,384 mi 2h 40m nonstop -2h behind

LNK–SFO 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 SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
468
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 → SFO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
69%
Return
SFO → LNK
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric LNK→SFO OMA→SFO SUX→SFO
Distance from LNK 55 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 2h 40m 3h 50m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,384 mi / 2,227 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

LNK–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance1,384 mi / 2,227 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,384 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth.
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Lincoln.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, SUX and SLN. 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 SFO

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to SFO is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,384 miles (2,227 km).

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), Sioux City (SUX) and Salina (SLN).