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

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San Diego to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,258 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and LNK, connecting options are available through 21 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
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
OMA ~4h 55m TUS ~5h 19m PSP ~5h 44m LAS ~6h 3m STL ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
186
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → SAN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
91%
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 PSP→LNK LAX→LNK
Distance from SAN – 85 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 36m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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
+1h
Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · LNK: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 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+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections21 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/Denver
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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to LNK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, TUS, PSP, LAS, STL, LAX, SJC, OAK, MDW, OKC, IND, CRP, BNA, EWR, TEB, PIT, PBI, FLL, DEN, MCO and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include 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 ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,258 miles (2,024 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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