Oakland to Lincoln (OAK–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

OAK Airport Page →
1,374 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 7m WNXE → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 5h 28m WN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 16m AFAMDL → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
LAX Los Angeles ~6h 40m LXJWN → Los Angeles (LAX) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~7h 11m EJAWN → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 46m → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando ~10h 7m MX → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,374 mi 3h 38m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Also explore OAK Routes LNK Routes OAK Live Flights LNK Live Flights OAK Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Oakland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
LAS ~5h 7m SLC ~5h 16m DEN ~5h 28m LAX ~6h 40m HOU ~7h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
125
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
OAK → LNK
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
60%
Return
LNK → OAK
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric OAK→LNK SJC→LNK SMF→LNK
Distance from OAK – 29 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 3m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 58% – –
San Jose (SJC) to Lincoln flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
1,374 mi / 2,211 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

OAK–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance1,374 mi / 2,211 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 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 OAK to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,374 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Denver.
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from LNK to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC and SMF. 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 OAK to LNK

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

OAK to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to LNK is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,374 miles (2,211 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).