Charlotte (CLT) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 31% — a 60-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 913 mi
Best airline from CLT to OMA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 17 min | 1.7% | 1,791 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 17 min | 2.5% | 276 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to OMA
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to OMA delayed?
- 24% of CLT–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to OMA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,791 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to OMA?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to OMA?
- The scheduled CLT–OMA flight time averages 2h 44m over 913 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CLT to OMA flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to OMA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 31% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 60-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,069 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.