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$187+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LNK
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lincoln

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Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$388
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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 4/1111:59 pmLAS - LNK
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/145:18 pmLNK - LAS
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 3/61:40 pmONT - LNK
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
jue. 3/139:30 amLNK - ONT
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sáb. 3/812:41 pmLAX - LNK
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/121:40 pmLNK - LAX
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/64:05 pmSAN - LNK
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/106:30 pmLNK - SAN
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
vie. 3/72:25 pmSFO - LNK
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/115:10 pmLNK - SFO
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 5/285:15 amMRY - LNK
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/411:50 amLNK - MRY
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 3/125:20 amPSP - LNK
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/165:10 pmLNK - PSP
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 4/236:50 amSMF - LNK
2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/266:14 amLNK - SMF
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
vie. 4/116:50 amSNA - LNK
1 stop11h 12mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/206:14 amLNK - SNA
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$475
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sáb. 2/2212:59 pmSJC - LNK
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
lun. 2/245:10 pmLNK - SJC
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$565

Find flights from California to Lincoln within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Lincoln

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasLincoln

LAS - LNK

LASLNK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 4/11

11:59 pm-10:41 am

1 stop8h 42m

Lincoln

lun. 4/14

5:18 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$259

OntarioLincoln

ONT - LNK

ONTLNK

Ontario

jue. 3/6

1:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Lincoln

jue. 3/13

9:30 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$295

Los AngelesLincoln

LAX - LNK

LAXLNK

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/8

12:41 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Lincoln

mié. 3/12

1:40 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$295

San DiegoLincoln

SAN - LNK

SANLNK

San Diego

jue. 3/6

4:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Lincoln

lun. 3/10

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$319

San FranciscoLincoln

SFO - LNK

SFOLNK

San Francisco

vie. 3/7

2:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Lincoln

mar. 3/11

5:10 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$343

MontereyLincoln

MRY - LNK

MRYLNK

Monterey Regional

mié. 5/28

5:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Lincoln

mié. 6/4

11:50 am-7:37 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$355

Palm SpringsLincoln

PSP - LNK

PSPLNK

Palm Springs

mié. 3/12

5:20 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Lincoln

dom. 3/16

5:10 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$355

SacramentoLincoln

SMF - LNK

SMFLNK

Sacramento Intl

mié. 4/23

6:50 am-8:02 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Lincoln

sáb. 4/26

6:14 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 27m

$380

Santa AnaLincoln

SNA - LNK

SNALNK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 4/11

6:50 am-8:02 pm

1 stop11h 12m

Lincoln

dom. 4/20

6:14 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 02m

$475

Los AngelesLincoln

LAX - LNK

LAXLNK

Los Angeles

mié. 5/14

3:12 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$187

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lincoln

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Travel insights for flights from California to Lincoln

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

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 $549). 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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Lincoln or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - 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 $549). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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