Tucson to Lincoln (TUS–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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990 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 22m ACLXUA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAAYBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 35m WN → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
ORD Chicago 6h 51m AAAYBA → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to Lincoln
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 990 mi 3h 46m nonstop +2h ahead

TUS–LNK had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 990 miles in 3h 46m.

Also explore TUS Routes LNK Routes TUS Live Flights LNK Live Flights TUS Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Tucson flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TUS–LNK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0 – – 100% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DEN ~4h 22m DFW ~5h 11m LAS ~6h 35m ORD ~6h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
61
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
TUS → LNK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → TUS
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. TUS delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric TUS→LNK PHX→LNK
Distance from TUS – 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 46m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 100% –
Phoenix (PHX) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS 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 Tucson.
TUS: MST · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 8:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
990 mi / 1,593 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m gate to gate.
Facts

TUS–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance990 mi / 1,593 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 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 TUS to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 990 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from TUS to LNK: United Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. 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 TUS to LNK

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Lincoln Airport (LNK) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TUS to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to LNK is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 990 miles (1,593 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).