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Flights from Lincoln to Washington
There are no direct flights from Lincoln to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 5h 11m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 11m
Lincoln to Washington at a glance
Fastest journey5h 11mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Lincoln to Washington
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 Chicago (ORD) WAS
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Sat11:30 LNK12:57 ORD2h 03m connection15:00 ORD17:41 WASSkyWest + United Airlines
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
- 1,699 km1,055 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 11mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hWashington vs Lincoln
- Currency in Washington
- USD
- Airports
- LNK → IAD, DCA
Flights from Lincoln to Washington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lincoln to Washington?
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 Lincoln to Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,699 km.
Where do you change planes between Lincoln and Washington?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lincoln and Washington?
Lincoln: Lincoln Airport (LNK). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.





