Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 46% — a 44-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 (81% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 650 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to OMA
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 76% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations75%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to OMA delayed?
- 24% of DTW–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to OMA?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to OMA?
- The scheduled DTW–OMA flight time averages 2h 10m over 650 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DTW to OMA flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 DTW to OMA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,308 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.