Sacramento to Lincoln (SMF–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SMF Airport Page →
1,323 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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 43m ACCMF9 → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 10m F9WNY4 → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 23m AAAYBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 7h 41m AAACLH → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 17h 23m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 2m AFAMDL → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lincoln flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 58m AFDLKE → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Lincoln flights
LAX Los Angeles ~6h 52m AAACAF → Los Angeles (LAX) to Lincoln flights
HOU Houston ~7h 9m WN → AA Houston (HOU) to Lincoln flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~7h 53m → KG Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Lincoln
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,323 mi 2h 38m nonstop +2h ahead

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

Also explore SMF Routes LNK Routes SMF Live Flights LNK Live Flights SMF Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~4h 43m SLC ~5h 2m LAS ~5h 10m MSP ~5h 58m DFW ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
211
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
SMF → LNK
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
80%
Return
LNK → SMF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric SMF→LNK OAK→LNK SJC→LNK
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 2h 38m 3h 38m 3h 3m
Departure OTP 96% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Lincoln flights · San Jose (SJC) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF 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 Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 8:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
1,323 mi / 2,128 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance1,323 mi / 2,128 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 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 SMF to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,323 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 Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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 SMF to LNK

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMF to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to LNK is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,323 miles (2,128 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 Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).