How long does it take to fly to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska vary, but if you’re flying out of Washington, D.C. and flying into Omaha (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 3h 42m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska is flying from Baltimore to Omaha, which will take roughly 5h 13m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

United Airlines and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln

What airlines fly to Lincoln, Nebraska?

Delta, Southwest and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lincoln, Nebraska from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Lincoln, Nebraska. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Lincoln, Nebraska on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln Airport were last updated today.

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As of November 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lincoln Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Lincoln Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lincoln Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:30 am - 5:49 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

13h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

6:29 pm - 3:14 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 45m1 stop Orlando

$292Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

5:30 am - 5:49 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

13h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

6:29 pm - 4:44 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m1 stop Orlando

$308Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 16

8:26 pm - 5:49 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

22h 23m1 stop Orlando

6:29 pm - 9:11 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 42m1 stop Orlando

$322Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 16

10:10 am - 2:26 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 am - 11:53 amLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$341United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

1:44 pm - 9:09 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

8h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$341American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

8:26 pm - 5:49 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

22h 23m1 stop Orlando

6:29 pm - 3:13 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 44m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$342Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 16

7:58 pm - 12:02 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

5h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 4:00 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$346American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

1:00 pm - 5:42 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 11:42 amLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$359United Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10

6:10 pm - 11:28 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

6h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 12:05 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$359United Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10

7:00 am - 2:51 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

8h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:23 am - 4:18 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$359American Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 15

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7:18 am - 2:22 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:58 pm - 11:30 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$413American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

7:12 am - 2:22 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

8h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:58 pm - 10:46 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$413American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

7:18 am - 2:22 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:27 am - 4:43 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$418American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

6:11 am - 2:22 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

9h 11m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

2:58 pm - 10:46 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$418American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

11:48 am - 9:19 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

10h 31m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

5:27 am - 4:43 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$423American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

6:11 am - 2:22 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

9h 11m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

6:33 am - 3:59 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 26m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$466American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

3:31 pm - 9:19 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:27 am - 12:55 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$499American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

7:12 am - 2:22 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LNK Lincoln

8h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:27 am - 1:59 pmLNK Lincoln-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$499American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

3:37 pm - 9:54 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:52 am - 5:24 pmLNK Lincoln-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$523United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

5:20 pm - 11:13 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LNK Lincoln

6h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

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

4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$550United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

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

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Dec 9

IAD10:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 16m

1 stop

LNK2:26 pmLincoln

Dec 16

LNK5:57 amLincoln

4h 56m

1 stop

IAD11:53 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$341

United Airlines

Jan 7

DCA6:20 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 18m

1 stop

LNK10:38 amLincoln

Jan 15

LNK5:50 amLincoln

6h 15m

1 stop

DCA1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$359

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Mar 24

DCA5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 02m

1 stop

LNK10:02 pmLincoln

Mar 29

LNK6:00 amLincoln

5h 42m

1 stop

DCA12:42 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$362

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

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American Airlines

Dec 9

DCA1:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 25m

1 stop

LNK9:09 pmLincoln

Dec 16

LNK6:00 amLincoln

5h 55m

1 stop

DCA12:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$341

American Airlines

Dec 9

DCA7:58 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 04m

1 stop

LNK12:02 amLincoln

Dec 16

LNK6:30 amLincoln

8h 30m

2 stops

DCA4:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$346

American Airlines

Dec 4

DCA7:58 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 04m

1 stop

LNK12:02 amLincoln

Dec 8

LNK6:00 amLincoln

6h 59m

1 stop

DCA1:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$363

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

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/6

5:30 am-5:49 pm

2 stops13h 19m

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Sat 1/9

6:29 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop19h 45m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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5:30 am-5:49 pm

2 stops13h 19m

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6:29 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop21h 15m

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1 stop22h 23m

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6:29 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop25h 42m

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

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/9

10:10 am-2:26 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Lincoln

Wed 12/16

5:57 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 56m

$341

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

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

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/9

1:44 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Lincoln

Wed 12/16

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$341

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

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

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/11

8:26 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop22h 23m

Lincoln

Wed 12/16

6:29 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$342

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

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

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/9

7:58 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 04m

Lincoln

Wed 12/16

6:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$346

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

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

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/7

1:00 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Lincoln

Sun 1/10

5:50 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 52m

$359

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

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

DCALNK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/7

6:10 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Lincoln

Sun 1/10

5:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$359

Washington, D.C.Lincoln

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

IADLNK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/7

7:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Lincoln

Fri 1/15

6:23 am-4:18 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$359

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lincoln, Nebraska?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $309. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Lincoln, Nebraska from Washington, D.C. during August instead. Flights to Lincoln, Nebraska in August, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $320.

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Best Price Found	$290
Fastest flight time	5h 05m
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The best one-way flight to Lincoln, Nebraska from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $290. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $292.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska takes 5h 05m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Lincoln by plane?
Lincoln is 1048.4 mi away from Washington, D.C.. Typically, this will take 5h 05m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln Airport?
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As of November 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lincoln Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Lincoln Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lincoln Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Lincoln, Nebraska is United Airlines, representing 100% of all bookings.

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