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Flights from Sacramento to Lincoln

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Lincoln. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Denver, about 5h 51m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 51m
SMFLNKDEN

Sacramento to Lincoln at a glance

Fastest journey5h 51mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Denver

Best ways to fly from Sacramento 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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SAC Las Vegas (LAS) LNK
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Wed05:45 SAC06:57 LAS2h 18m connection09:15 LAS13:36 LNKSouthwest Airlines + Breeze Airways
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 51m
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SAC Denver (DEN) LNK
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:45 SAC09:51 DEN4h 09m connection14:00 DEN16:10 LNKSouthwest Airlines + SkyWest
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 25m
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SAC Dallas (DFW) LNK
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat11:00 SAC16:08 DFW5h 07m connection21:15 DFW22:46 LNKAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 46m
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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
2,117 km1,315 miles
Journey time
5h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hLincoln vs Sacramento
Currency in Lincoln
USD
Airports
SMF → LNK

Flights from Sacramento to Lincoln: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Lincoln?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Denver 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 Sacramento to Lincoln?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,117 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Lincoln?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Lincoln?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Lincoln: Lincoln Airport (LNK).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.

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