Lincoln to Tampa (LNK–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
1,200 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 4w 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 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 19m AA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 45m AACMNZ AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 6h 7m CMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 10m MX F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston ~4h 49m CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
LAX Los Angeles ~8h 27m AFDLWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lincoln to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,200 mi 2h 7m nonstop +1h ahead

LNK–TPA 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 TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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 → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
TPA → LNK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric LNK→TPA OMA→TPA MCI→TPA
Distance from LNK 55 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights ~1 1 15
Flight time 2h 7m 2h 50m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
LNK: CDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,200 mi / 1,932 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

LNK–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,200 mi / 1,932 km
Flight time2h 7m
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: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,200 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from TPA to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 TPA

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to TPA is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,200 miles (1,932 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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