San Francisco to Lincoln (SFO–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 5h 10m ACAVEK → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 48m ACASAZ → MXSLH Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 41m AAACASP → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 7h 17m AAACAY → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
TUS Tucson 14h 10m ACEKOO → UA Tucson (TUS) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 14h 37m ADCMEK → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 21m ACAFAM → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 14m AFDLSY → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
LAX Los Angeles ~6h 53m AAAFAM → Los Angeles (LAX) to Lincoln flights
EWR Newark ~10h 1m LHLXNZ → Newark (EWR) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and LNK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DEN ~5h 10m SLC ~5h 21m LAS ~5h 48m MSP ~6h 14m DFW ~6h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
463
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
SFO → LNK
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
50%
Return
LNK → SFO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
52%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric SFO→LNK OAK→LNK SJC→LNK
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 44% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Lincoln flights · San Jose (SJC) to Lincoln flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Lincoln.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Lincoln route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to LNK flights.
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 Francisco.
Yes, return flights from LNK to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and SMF. 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.

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 Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).