Dallas (DAL) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 58% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 586 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to OMA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 16 min |
| Friday | 73% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to OMA delayed?
- 23% of DAL–OMA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to OMA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to OMA?
- The scheduled DAL–OMA flight time averages 1h 45m over 586 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DAL to OMA flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAL to OMA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 854 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.