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Flights from Columbus to Lincoln

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Lincoln. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 6h 04m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 04m
CMHLNKORD

Columbus to Lincoln at a glance

Fastest journey6h 04mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Lincoln

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMH Chicago (ORD) LNK
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: SkyWest
Fri18:15 CMH18:23 ORD3h 37m connection22:00 ORD23:19 LNKUnited Airlines + SkyWest
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 04m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,174 km729 miles
Journey time
6h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hLincoln vs Columbus
Currency in Lincoln
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → LNK

Flights from Columbus to Lincoln: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Lincoln?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Lincoln?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,174 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Lincoln?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Columbus and Lincoln?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Lincoln: Lincoln Airport (LNK).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Columbus.

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