Cheap Flights from LNK to SFO: When to Fly from Lincoln to San Francisco

 

The cheapest times to fly from LNK to SFO are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 6th to November 18th

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 SFO is mid August. Prices can be as high as $830 for Sunday flights during early June, or as low as $326 for Tuesday flights around mid August.

 

When to Fly to San Francisco

Flying from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) will usually cost between $339 to $669 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid August with an average ticket price of $381. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early June, with an average price of $603. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $222 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $444 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LNK to SFO flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the LNK to SFO flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Lincoln. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.2, which is below 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 out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $193 (34%) 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 $382. Return trip prices are from the SFO 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 SFO can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 28 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from San Francisco International Airport to Lincoln Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1384 miles or 2227 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LNK to SFO flight is about 3 hour 28 minutes.

How many flights go between Lincoln, NE and San Francisco, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from LNK to SFO.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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