Lincoln to Sacramento (LNK–SMF) — 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 7 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 12m CMUA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 22m MXSLH → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 7m AA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
ORD Chicago 7h 27m AACMNZ → AALXQR Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento flights
MCO Orlando 17h 38m MX → WN Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles ~5h 15m → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
IAH Houston ~6h 36m → EKUAVA Houston (IAH) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lincoln to Sacramento
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Also explore LNK Routes SMF Routes LNK Live Flights SMF Live Flights LNK Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Lincoln flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~5h 12m LAX ~5h 15m LAS ~5h 22m IAH ~6h 36m DFW ~7h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
210
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 → SMF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
85%
Return
SMF → LNK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric LNK→SMF EAR→SMF MCI→SMF
Distance from LNK – 118 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 6
Departure OTP 67% – –
Kearney (EAR) to Sacramento flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 4:00 PM in Sacramento.
Facts

LNK–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Sacramento 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: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to SMF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth.
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from SMF to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EAR 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 Kearney (EAR) and Kansas City (MCI).