Orlando to Lincoln (MCO–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,224 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 57m ago
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MX862
MX Mexicana
BCS3
2:57 PM
EDT TB
5:32 PM
CDT
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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MX863
MX Mexicana
223
6:17 PM
CDT
10:32 PM
EDT
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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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 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 42m AAAYCX → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 5h 55m AAACAS → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 6h 40m ACADAV → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 58m B6EJAF9 → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~5h 13m G4WN → KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~5h 27m WN → Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~5h 51m WN → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 3m AFDLLA → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
EWR Newark ~7h 9m ACADB6 → Newark (EWR) to Lincoln flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~7h 44m F9WNY4 → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Lincoln
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,224 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind

MCO–LNK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 1,224 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MCO Routes LNK Routes MCO Live Flights LNK Live Flights MCO Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Orlando flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 3h35 86% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to LNK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
TYS ~5h 13m TUL ~5h 27m DFW ~5h 42m HOU ~5h 51m ORD ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
407
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
MCO → LNK
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
34%
Return
LNK → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric MCO→LNK TPA→LNK SRQ→LNK
Distance from MCO – 81 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – 1
Flight time 3h 35m 2h 35m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Tampa (TPA) to Lincoln flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
1,224 mi / 1,970 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance1,224 mi / 1,970 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,224 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCO to LNK: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Yes, return flights from LNK to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA and SRQ. 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 MCO to LNK

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to LNK is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,224 miles (1,970 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

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 Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).