San Diego to Lincoln (SAN–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,258 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and LNK, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
261
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric SAN→LNK SNA→LNK PSP→LNK
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 46m 2h 59m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Lincoln flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Lincoln flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
1,258 mi / 2,024 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
Facts

SAN–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance1,258 mi / 2,024 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 SAN to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Lincoln Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,258 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, OMA, PHX, SLC, TUS, AUS, TUL, DAL, OKC, SAT, STL, LAX, SJC, OAK, MDW, MSP, SDF, IND, HOU, MKE, CHS, CRP, ATL, BNA, PBI, APF, TEB, EWR, PIT, FLL, IAH, DEN, MCO, LAS and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAN to LNK

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to LNK ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,258 miles (2,024 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).