Minneapolis to Lincoln (MSP–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
331 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
ORD Chicago 4h 27m AAACAF → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 4h 29m ACAFCM → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 35m AAAFAM → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 57m AFDLKE → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 8h AFDLLA → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~4h 14m SY → Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~5h 40m DLVS → KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~6h 14m AFDLKE → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~6h 20m SY → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson ~6h 42m → Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 331 mi 0h 59m nonstop

MSP–LNK had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 331 miles in 0h 59m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 87% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
TUL ~4h 14m ORD ~4h 27m DEN ~4h 29m DFW ~5h 35m TYS ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
514
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
MSP → LNK
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → MSP
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → LNK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lincoln is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
331 mi / 533 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance331 mi / 533 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Lincoln Airport take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 331 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to LNK: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from LNK to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to LNK

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to LNK is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 331 miles (533 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.