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$227+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — LAX
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$227
(United Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/155:10 pmLNK - PSP
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/215:20 amPSP - LNK
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/155:10 pmLNK - LAS
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/2012:50 amLAS - LNK
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/131:40 pmLNK - SJC
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/198:30 amSJC - LNK
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/295:05 pmLNK - LAX
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/85:00 amLAX - LNK
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/15:05 pmLNK - ONT
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/115:10 amONT - LNK
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/315:05 pmLNK - SFO
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/411:10 amSFO - LNK
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/315:05 pmLNK - SNA
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/41:18 pmSNA - LNK
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/165:05 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/2312:40 pmSAN - LNK
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$419
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:00 amLNK - MFR
2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/85:10 amMFR - LNK
1 stop15h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/205:05 pmLNK - SMF
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/274:04 pmSMF - LNK
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$559

Find flights from Lincoln to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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LincolnPalm Springs

LNK - PSP

LNKPSP

Lincoln

Sat 2/15

5:10 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Palm Springs

Fri 2/21

5:20 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$259

LincolnLas Vegas

LNK - LAS

LNKLAS

Lincoln

Sat 2/15

5:10 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/20

12:50 am-10:47 am

1 stop7h 57m

$283

LincolnSan Jose

LNK - SJC

LNKSJC

Lincoln

Thu 2/13

1:40 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop6h 19m

San Jose

Wed 2/19

8:30 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$311

LincolnLos Angeles

LNK - LAX

LNKLAX

Lincoln

Wed 1/29

5:05 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$334

LincolnOntario

LNK - ONT

LNKONT

Lincoln

Sat 2/1

5:05 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Ontario

Mon 2/10

5:10 am-12:26 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$374

LincolnSan Francisco

LNK - SFO

LNKSFO

Lincoln

Fri 1/31

5:05 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

11:10 am-8:08 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$399

LincolnSanta Ana

LNK - SNA

LNKSNA

Lincoln

Fri 1/31

5:05 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/4

1:18 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$399

LincolnSan Diego

LNK - SAN

LNKSAN

Lincoln

Thu 2/13

5:10 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops8h 48m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

7:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$423

LincolnMedford

LNK - MFR

LNKMFR

Lincoln

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-11:59 am

2 stops7h 59m

Medford

Sun 6/8

5:10 am-10:51 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$513

LincolnSacramento

LNK - SMF

LNKSMF

Lincoln

Sun 4/6

6:03 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/11

3:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$568

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Best time to book a flight from Lincoln to California

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Travel insights for flights from Lincoln to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lincoln to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to California (average of $246). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LNK to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Lincoln to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

When flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lincoln to California?

    Lincoln (LNK) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lincoln to California. It is only a 4.0 mi journey to Lincoln (LNK) from Lincoln’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lincoln, Nebraska to California?

    The most popular route from Lincoln, Nebraska to California is Lincoln - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Lincoln - Los Angeles or Lincoln - Ontario.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lincoln to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to California (average of $246). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Lincoln to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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