Raleigh/Durham to Lincoln (RDU–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RDU and LNK. Nearest airports to RDU with scheduled service: Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 62 mi) · Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO, 66 mi) · Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV, 80 mi)
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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 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 18m AAASCX → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 6h 8m F9UAWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 50m AAASCX → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 7h 12m AFDLF9 → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas ~8h 55m EJAWN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~5h 18m DEN ~6h 8m DFW ~6h 50m MCO ~7h 12m LAS ~8h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
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
RDU → LNK
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
58%
Return
LNK → RDU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → LNK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Lincoln route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to LNK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from LNK to RDU 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.

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.