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$205+ Cheap flights from California to Lincoln, NE (LNK)

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LNK
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lincoln

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$205
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$599
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Cheapest flights from California to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 9/39:02 amSAN - LNK
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/85:10 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/75:00 amLAX - LNK
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/116:00 amLNK - LAX
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 7/295:30 amFAT - LNK
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/25:33 pmLNK - FAT
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/76:20 amSJC - LNK
1 stop10h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/116:00 amLNK - SJC
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/174:15 pmONT - LNK
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/305:38 pmLNK - ONT
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/244:02 pmSNA - LNK
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/286:15 amLNK - SNA
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/96:54 pmLAS - LNK
1 stop13h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/1411:50 amLNK - LAS
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/25:05 amSFO - LNK
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/55:38 pmLNK - SFO
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/51:30 pmPSP - LNK
1 stop18h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/96:15 amLNK - PSP
2 stops16h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/56:30 pmBUR - LNK
1 stop13h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/86:15 amLNK - BUR
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$615

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Lincoln 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lincoln that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Lincoln

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

Wed 9/3

9:02 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Lincoln

Mon 9/8

5:10 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$269

Los AngelesLincoln

LAX - LNK

LAXLNK

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

5:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Lincoln

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

$319

San JoseLincoln

SJC - LNK

SJCLNK

San Jose

Wed 5/7

6:20 am-6:22 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Lincoln

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 02m

$350

OntarioLincoln

ONT - LNK

ONTLNK

Ontario

Sat 5/17

4:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Lincoln

Fri 5/30

5:38 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$374

Santa AnaLincoln

SNA - LNK

SNALNK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/24

4:02 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Lincoln

Wed 5/28

6:15 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 59m

$374

Las VegasLincoln

LAS - LNK

LASLNK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/9

6:54 pm-10:21 am

1 stop13h 27m

Lincoln

Sat 6/14

11:50 am-2:56 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$396

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

5:05 am-12:21 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Lincoln

Thu 6/5

5:38 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$425

Palm SpringsLincoln

PSP - LNK

PSPLNK

Palm Springs

Thu 6/5

1:30 pm-10:21 am

1 stop18h 51m

Lincoln

Mon 6/9

6:15 am-8:19 pm

2 stops16h 04m

$565

BurbankLincoln

BUR - LNK

BURLNK

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 6/5

6:30 pm-10:21 am

1 stop13h 51m

Lincoln

Sun 6/8

6:15 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$615

FresnoLincoln

FAT - LNK

FATLNK

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 6/13

5:30 am-8:02 pm

1 stop12h 32m

Lincoln

Sun 6/15

6:15 am-11:48 am

2 stops7h 33m

$740

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lincoln

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lincoln from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Lincoln

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from California to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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 CA to LNK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Lincoln. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Lincoln, Nebraska as you normally would.

Rainfall in Lincoln by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lincoln, Nebraska ranges from 0.7 - 4.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lincoln, Nebraska when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Lincoln by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lincoln

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lincoln. 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 Lincoln. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Lincoln. 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 into for flights to Lincoln from California?

    For a flight from California to Lincoln, you will be flying into Lincoln. Lincoln (LNK) is just 4.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Lincoln, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Lincoln or Ontario - Lincoln when deciding on the best route from California to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Lincoln 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 California to Lincoln, Nebraska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from California to Lincoln, Nebraska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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 California to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Lincoln. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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