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

SAN Airport Page →
1,258 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 49m ACASCM → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 57m ASDLF9 → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 7h 9m AAACAS → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 17h 42m ASWN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson ~5h 22m WN → Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 24m AFASDL → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
TUL Tulsa ~5h 56m AS → Tulsa (TUL) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 9m AFDLKE → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
LAX Los Angeles ~6h 24m AFAMAV → Los Angeles (LAX) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Lincoln
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,258 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–LNK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SAN Routes LNK Routes SAN Live Flights LNK Live Flights SAN Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~4h 49m LAS ~4h 57m TUS ~5h 22m SLC ~5h 24m TUL ~5h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
343
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
SAN → LNK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → LNK delays →
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 – 3 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 35m 2h 45m 3h 3m
Departure OTP 92% – –
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,258 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from LNK to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and LAX. 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 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 is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,258 miles (2,024 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).