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Flights from San Diego to Lincoln

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Lincoln. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 5h 25m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 25m
SANLNKDEN

San Diego to Lincoln at a glance

Fastest journey5h 25mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from San Diego 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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SAN Denver (DEN) LNK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon08:45 SAN12:00 DEN2h 00m connection14:00 DEN16:10 LNKUnited Airlines + SkyWest
14 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 25m
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SAN Dallas (DFW) LNK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat13:45 SAN18:42 DFW2h 33m connection21:15 DFW22:46 LNKAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 01m
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SAN Las Vegas (LAS) LNK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Fri22:30 SAN23:38 LAS9h 37m connection09:15 LAS13:36 LNKSouthwest Airlines + Breeze Airways
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 06m
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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 25mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hLincoln vs San Diego
Currency in Lincoln
USD
Airports
SAN, CLD → LNK

Flights from San Diego to Lincoln: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Lincoln?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas and Las Vegas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Lincoln?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,015 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Lincoln?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Las Vegas (LAS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Diego and Lincoln?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Lincoln: Lincoln Airport (LNK).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.

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