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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
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
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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
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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
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.





