What is the cheapest airline that flies from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Lincoln to Washington, D.C.

What airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

Southwest, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Lincoln, Nebraska according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Prices for flights from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C. are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C.?

As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C..

How old do you have to be to fly from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C..

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:03 pm - 10:48 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:01 pm - 6:12 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$291United Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

2:51 pm - 11:23 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:42 am - 2:21 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

8h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$291American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

6:40 am - 2:18 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:42 am - 2:21 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

8h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$291American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 12:46 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:20 am - 2:21 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

7h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$291American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 12:55 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:59 pm - 12:20 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$291American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12

6:00 am - 11:59 amLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 pm - 11:59 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

7h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$291American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

6:00 am - 12:55 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:59 pm - 12:20 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$291American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12

2:51 pm - 11:23 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:01 am - 2:21 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

10h 20m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$296American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

6:40 am - 2:18 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:01 am - 2:21 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

10h 20m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$296American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 1:35 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:15 am - 2:29 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$310United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

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5:30 am - 12:23 pmLNK Lincoln-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:57 pm - 10:59 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-LNK Lincoln

8h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$616American Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

6:00 am - 11:52 amLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 12:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$889United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

5:30 am - 10:59 amLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:46 pm - 12:17 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

11h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$926American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

5:30 am - 1:54 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 pm - 12:17 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

8h 17m2 stops Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

$931American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

4:26 pm - 11:00 pmLNK Lincoln-BWI Baltimore/Washington

5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:35 pm - 9:47 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-LNK Lincoln

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$994United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

6:00 am - 1:55 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:15 pm - 7:47 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,007United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

1:04 pm - 7:23 amLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 19m2 stops Denver Intl New York LaGuardia

6:30 am - 12:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

6h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,048United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

4:26 pm - 10:52 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:00 pm - 7:47 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

6h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,147United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

9:35 am - 7:34 pmLNK Lincoln-BWI Baltimore/Washington

8h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

8:10 am - 4:04 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-LNK Lincoln

8h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$1,160United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

5:30 am - 5:54 pmLNK Lincoln-BWI Baltimore/Washington

11h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:54 am - 12:17 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-LNK Lincoln

13h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,168American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

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American Airlines flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C.

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American Airlines

Sep 10

LNK6:40 amLincoln

6h 38m

1 stop

IAD2:18 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sep 12

IAD6:52 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 24m

1 stop

LNK2:16 pmLincoln

$291

American Airlines

Sep 10

LNK2:46 pmLincoln

7h 06m

1 stop

IAD10:52 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sep 12

IAD6:14 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 02m

2 stops

LNK2:16 pmLincoln

$296

American Airlines

Sep 10

LNK5:28 amLincoln

11h 03m

2 stops

IAD5:31 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sep 12

IAD6:14 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 02m

2 stops

LNK2:16 pmLincoln

$301

United Airlines flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. flight tickets

United Airlines

Sep 26

LNK7:38 amLincoln

5h 21m

1 stop

IAD1:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 3

IAD5:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 25m

1 stop

LNK9:45 pmLincoln

$310

United Airlines

Oct 28

LNK3:02 pmLincoln

5h 40m

1 stop

BWI9:42 pmBaltimore/Washington

Nov 4

BWI4:19 pmBaltimore/Washington

7h 54m

1 stop

LNK11:13 pmLincoln

$329

United Airlines

Oct 26

LNK6:00 amLincoln

4h 52m

1 stop

IAD11:52 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 4

IAD6:11 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 04m

1 stop

LNK11:15 amLincoln

$334

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LNK Lincoln - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Tue 1/12

3:03 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/19

1:01 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$291

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 10/7

2:51 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/10

6:42 am-2:21 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$291

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 10/7

6:40 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/10

6:42 am-2:21 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$291

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Wed 10/7

6:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/10

8:20 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$291

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LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/12

7:59 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 21m

$291

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Wed 10/28

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/4

5:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$291

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LNKDCA

Lincoln

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/12

7:59 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 21m

$291

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 10/7

2:51 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/10

5:01 am-2:21 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$296

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Wed 10/7

6:40 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/10

5:01 am-2:21 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$296

LincolnWashington, D.C.

LNK Lincoln - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LNKIAD

Lincoln

Thu 10/29

6:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/4

10:15 am-2:29 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$310

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The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Lincoln, Nebraska, with most prices found around $0. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in March, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. during September average around $292.

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Best Price Found	$309
Fastest flight time	4h 56m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Lincoln, Nebraska in the past 72 hours is $309. The best round-trip flight deal from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $291.

The fastest flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 56m

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How far is Lincoln to Washington, D.C. by plane?
Lincoln and Washington, D.C. are 1048.4 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 56m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C.?
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As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C..
How old do you have to be to fly from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C.?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lincoln Airport to Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C.?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Lincoln, Nebraska to Washington, D.C. is United Airlines, representing 100% of all bookings.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $280	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,157 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
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