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$380+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Lincoln, NE (SMF - LNK)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LNK
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Lincoln (LNK). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$380
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Lincoln
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Lincoln. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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.
Wed 4/236:50 amSMF - LNK
2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/266:14 amLNK - SMF
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$380

Find flights from Sacramento to Lincoln within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 February 20, 2025.

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SMF - LNK

SMFLNK

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/23

6:50 am-8:02 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Lincoln

Sat 4/26

6:14 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 27m

$380

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Lincoln

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Lincoln in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Lincoln, Nebraska flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Lincoln

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Lincoln

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Sacramento 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 SMF to LNK?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Lincoln, Nebraska is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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 February 20, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Lincoln, Nebraska round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $380, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Lincoln, Nebraska.. United Airlines is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lincoln, Nebraska (average of $383). Flying from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Lincoln

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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