Denver (DEN) to Lincoln (LNK) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Denver International Airport to Lincoln Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 423-mile flight takes about 1h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 423 mi · 681 km
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying DEN to LNK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 33 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550, Embraer E175 | 67,358 | 1h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to LNK flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:25am and the last at 8:28pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5826United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:25am | 9:55am | 25 | 93% |
| UA 5831United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:50am | 12:25pm | 31 | 86% |
| UA 5827United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:30pm | 4:04pm | 31 | 85% |
| UA 5622United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:47pm | 8:26pm | 31 | 63% |
| UA 5824United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:28pm | 10:59pm | 31 | 70% |
Is DEN to LNK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,585 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 5pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,585 | 77% | 20 min | 0.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 132 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 364 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 363 | 85% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 363 | 63% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 363 | 70% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 154 | 6,424 | |
| September 2025 | 146 | 6,317 | |
| October 2025 | 146 | 6,427 | |
| November 2025 | 114 | 4,923 | |
| December 2025 | 125 | 5,281 | |
| January 2026 | 124 | 5,448 | |
| February 2026 | 108 | 4,844 | |
| March 2026 | 120 | 5,364 | |
| April 2026 | 118 | 5,067 | |
| May 2026 | 130 | 5,348 | |
| June 2026 | 145 | 5,917 | |
| July 2026 | 147 | 5,998 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.