Cheap Flights from LNK to DEN: When to Fly from Lincoln to Denver

 

The cheapest times to fly from LNK to DEN are

• August 13th to March 4th (except the weeks of September 17th, November 19th, November 26th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LNK to DEN is early to mid January. Prices can be as high as $684 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $280 for Tuesday flights around early to mid January.

 

When to Fly to Denver

Flying from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Denver, CO (DEN) will usually cost between $283 to $425 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid January with an average ticket price of $308. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $481. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $174 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $367 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LNK to DEN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LNK to DEN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LNK to DEN flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Lincoln. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.54, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Denver, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Lincoln. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $56 (15%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $329. Return trip prices are from the DEN to LNK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LNK to DEN can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 44 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LNK to DEN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Denver International Airport to Lincoln Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 422 miles or 679 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LNK to DEN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LNK to DEN flight is about 1 hour 44 minutes.

How many flights go between Lincoln, NE and Denver, CO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 54 available flights from LNK to DEN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from LNK to DEN tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 24% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 52% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DEN heading for LNK about 20 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Denver, CO is about 26 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 20 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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