Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $323
United 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln is currently $323
Cheapest one-way flight $179
American 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln is currently $179
Last-minute weekend getaway $436
United 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln is currently $436
Cheapest business class flights $790
American 1 stop 8 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Tue, Jun 16
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln is currently $790
Fastest flight 4 hr 43 min The fastest flight with stops from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln takes 4 hr 43 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $275–360
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $385–600

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

  • United
    from $323
    Typical price: $295–510
    2281 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - LNK Every day
  • Breeze
    1 weekly connecting flight
    IAD - LNK Every Fri

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Lincoln

  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
    Omaha United States 1 hr 4 min 53 mi
  • Lincoln Airport (LNK)
    Lincoln United States 12 min 4 mi
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
    Kansas City United States 2 hr 51 min 148 mi
  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    Des Moines United States 2 hr 53 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $275 to $360.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln recently found on Google Flights was with United from $323. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $179.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln is $323, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln starts at $323 from Thu, May 28 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $179 and departs on Sat, Jun 6.
4 hr 43 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln.
Lincoln is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Jun–Sep) and cold winters (Dec–Feb). The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is typically open Mar–Oct. Severe weather, including tornadoes, can occur year-round, especially spring through fall (Mar–Nov). The Lincoln Arts Festival (Sep) features work by multidisciplinary artists, plus live music and dance.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 2,281 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lincoln Airport (LNK) .

Another popular airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln is:
  • Breeze offers 1 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lincoln Airport (LNK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Lincoln.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln recently found on Google Flights was with United from $323. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $179.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln is $323, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln.
  • There are 2281 United connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1 Breeze connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln per week. Flights are available on Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Lincoln at price $436 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln.
  • There are 2281 United connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 1 Breeze connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln per week. Flights are available on Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Lincoln start at $790 from Mon, Jun 8 to Tue, Jun 16 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Lincoln start at $323 from Thu, May 28 to Sat, Jun 6.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Lincoln starts at $436 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Lincoln at price $436 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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