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Flights from San Francisco to Lincoln

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lincoln. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Denver, about 6h 36m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 36m
SFOLNKDEN

San Francisco to Lincoln at a glance

Fastest journey6h 36mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Denver

Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO Las Vegas (LAS) LNK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Sat05:00 SFO06:24 LAS2h 51m connection09:15 LAS13:36 LNKSouthwest Airlines + Breeze Airways
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 36m
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SFO Denver (DEN) LNK
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:30 SFO09:50 DEN4h 10m connection14:00 DEN16:10 LNKSouthwest Airlines + SkyWest
14 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 40m
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SFO Dallas (DFW) LNK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat12:45 SFO18:10 DFW3h 05m connection21:15 DFW22:46 LNKAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 01m
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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
2,220 km1,379 miles
Journey time
6h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hLincoln vs San Francisco
Currency in Lincoln
USD
Airports
SFO → LNK

Flights from San Francisco to Lincoln: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lincoln?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,220 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Lincoln?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Lincoln: Lincoln Airport (LNK).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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