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Flights from Lincoln to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Lincoln to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 5h 44m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 44m
LNKSANDEN

Lincoln to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey5h 44mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Lincoln to San Diego

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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LNK Denver (DEN) SAN
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun13:15 LNK13:35 DEN2h 10m connection15:45 DEN16:59 SANSkyWest + United Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 44m
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LNK Las Vegas (LAS) SAN
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Wed14:45 LNK15:19 LAS2h 11m connection17:30 LAS18:38 SANBreeze Airways + Southwest Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 53m
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LNK Dallas (DFW) SAN
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Sat15:00 LNK16:32 DFW2h 28m connection19:00 DFW19:50 SANSkyWest + American Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 50m
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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
2,015 km1,251 miles
Journey time
5h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Diego vs Lincoln
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
LNK → SAN, CLD

Flights from Lincoln to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lincoln to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Dallas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Lincoln to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,015 km.
Where do you change planes between Lincoln and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lincoln and San Diego?
Lincoln: Lincoln Airport (LNK). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Lincoln and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Lincoln.

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