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Flights from Detroit to Lincoln
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Lincoln. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 6h 04m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 04m
Detroit to Lincoln at a glance
Fastest journey6h 04mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Detroit 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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DTT Chicago (ORD) LNK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Fri18:15 DTT18:29 ORD3h 31m connection22:00 ORD23:19 LNKUnited Airlines + SkyWest
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
- 1,158 km719 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 04mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hLincoln vs Detroit
- Currency in Lincoln
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → LNK
Flights from Detroit to Lincoln: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Lincoln?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Lincoln?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,158 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Lincoln?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Lincoln?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Lincoln: Lincoln Airport (LNK).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Detroit.





