Flights
Flights to Lincoln
Flying to Lincoln for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Lincoln, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 219 upcoming events in and around Lincoln (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Lincoln is Lincoln Airport (LNK), 3.7 miles away. Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 54 miles away. For Lied Center For Performing Arts, the nearest is LNK at 3.8 miles.
Airports serving Lincoln
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Lincoln, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Airport (LNK) 3.7 mi (6 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Lied Center For Performing Arts, Pinnacle Bank Arena, Bourbon Theatre - NE, The Ice Box - NE, The Royal Grove, John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, 1867 Bar and Memorial Stadium - NE. |
| Eppley Airfield (OMA) 54 mi (87 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Lincoln venue
The busiest venues in and around Lincoln, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Lied Center For Performing Arts Hotels near Lied Center For Performing Arts | LNK, 3.8 mi | OMA, 54 mi |
| Pinnacle Bank Arena Hotels near Pinnacle Bank Arena | LNK, 3.4 mi | OMA, 54 mi |
| Bourbon Theatre - NE Hotels near Bourbon Theatre - NE | LNK, 4 mi | OMA, 54 mi |
| The Ice Box - NE Hotels near The Ice Box - NE | LNK, 4 mi | OMA, 54 mi |
| The Royal Grove Hotels near The Royal Grove | LNK, 2.1 mi | OMA, 54 mi |
| John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center Hotels near John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center | LNK, 4.5 mi | OMA, 56 mi |
| 1867 Bar Hotels near 1867 Bar | LNK, 4 mi | OMA, 54 mi |
| Memorial Stadium - NE Hotels near Memorial Stadium - NE | LNK, 3.5 mi | OMA, 54 mi |
- Lied Center For Performing Arts is nearer LNK (3.8 mi) than OMA (54 mi).
- Pinnacle Bank Arena is nearer LNK (3.4 mi) than OMA (54 mi).
- Bourbon Theatre - NE is nearer LNK (4 mi) than OMA (54 mi).
Flying in for a Lincoln event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 57 events in and around Lincoln; 70% on Fri–Sun; 41 of the 51 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
King 810
1867 Bar, Lincoln, Nebraska
From about $92.00View TicketsMetro Jazz Quintet: Broadway & Hollywood
Johnny Carson Theater at Lied Center For Performing Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska
The Ultimate Doors - A Tribute to The Doors
Bourbon Theatre - NE, Lincoln, Nebraska
From about $49.00View TicketsDoctor P
The Royal Grove, Lincoln, Nebraska
From about $51.00View TicketsVader
1867 Bar, Lincoln, Nebraska
From about $59.00View TicketsMetro Jazz Quintet: Broadway & Hollywood
Johnny Carson Theater at Lied Center For Performing Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, Nebraska
From about $187.00View TicketsXavier Wulf
Bourbon Theatre - NE, Lincoln, Nebraska
From about $73.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: King 810
- Sep 25: Metro Jazz Quintet: Broadway & Hollywood
- Sep 26: Vader
- Sep 26: Metro Jazz Quintet: Broadway & Hollywood
- Sep 29: Angel Stanislav Wang
- Oct 1: George Birge
- Oct 2: Lincoln Stars vs. Tri-City Storm
Flying in to Lincoln: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Lied Center For Performing Arts it is LNK, 3.8 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. LNK, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 3.7 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, OMA, is 54 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Pinnacle Bank Arena?
The closest airport to Pinnacle Bank Arena is Lincoln Airport (LNK), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.4 miles away in a straight line; Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 54 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Lincoln?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Lincoln: Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).
How far is OMA from downtown Lincoln?
Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 54 miles (87 km) from downtown Lincoln in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; LNK, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 3.7 miles. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
What is the closest airport to Lincoln?
Lincoln Airport (LNK) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Lincoln, 3.7 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists OMA (54 miles).
How many events are in Lincoln in the next 30 days?
57 in and around Lincoln in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 70% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 41 of the 51 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Lied Center For Performing Arts?
The closest airport to Lied Center For Performing Arts is Lincoln Airport (LNK), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.8 miles away in a straight line; Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 54 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
