Atlanta (ATL) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 63% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 821 mi
Best airline from ATL to OMA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 1.5% | 3,590 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 12 min | 0.6% | 165 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to OMA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to OMA delayed?
- 21% of ATL–OMA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to OMA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 3,590 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to OMA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to OMA?
- The scheduled ATL–OMA flight time averages 2h 23m over 821 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are ATL to OMA flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to OMA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,813 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.