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 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 44m ASWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 25m F9TCNWN → EJAMX Las Vegas (LAS) 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 2h 46m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DEN ~4h 44m LAS ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
50%
Return
LNK → OAK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
94%
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 – – –
Flight time 2h 46m 3h 3m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 88% – –
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 2h 46m 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 time2h 46m
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 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,374 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LNK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 2 hours 46 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 Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).