Louisville to Lincoln (SDF–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Louisville to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 616 mi 1h 46m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and LNK, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
167
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric SDF→LNK IND→LNK BNA→LNK
Distance from SDF 111 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 3
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 46m 2h 8m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Lincoln Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Louisville.
SDF: EDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
616 mi / 991 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m.

SDF–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance616 mi / 991 km
Flight time1h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Lincoln Airport take approximately 1h 46m. The route covers 616 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SDF to LNK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, OMA, SBN, MDW, CLE, MKE, DAL, CHS, MSP, AUS, ATL, BNA, TEB, EWR, SAT, APF, PIT, PBI, HOU, SLC, PHX, FLL, TUS, LAS, SAN, OAK, SJC, SNA, LAX, IAH, ORD, DEN and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Yes, return flights from LNK to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND and BNA. 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 SDF to LNK

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to LNK ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 616 miles (991 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).