Houston (IAH) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (IAH) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 49% — a 44-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 781 mi
Best airline from IAH to OMA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 0.0% | 202 |
| United Airlines | 72% | 21 min | 1.1% | 1,306 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IAH to OMA
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IAH to OMA delayed?
- 26% of IAH–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IAH to OMA?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 202 flights. 2 airlines flew IAH–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IAH to OMA?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IAH to OMA?
- The scheduled IAH–OMA flight time averages 2h 19m over 781 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are IAH to OMA flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 IAH to OMA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,508 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.