Seattle to Lincoln (SEA–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SEA Airport Page →
1,339 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by YanAir.
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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
DEN Denver 5h 9m 8CAAAF → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 34m AFAMAS → EJAMX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 46m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 7h AAASAV → AACMNZ Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 16h 41m ASDLJL → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Lincoln
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,339 mi 2h 40m nonstop +2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DEN ~5h 9m LAS ~6h 34m DFW ~6h 46m ORD ~7h 0m MCO ~16h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
445
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
SEA → LNK
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → LNK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
1,339 mi / 2,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance1,339 mi / 2,155 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,339 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LNK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
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 SEA to LNK

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SEA to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to LNK is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,339 miles (2,155 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.