Las Vegas (LAS) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 57% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,099 mi
Best airline from LAS to OMA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 91% | 13 min | 0.0% | 174 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 13 min | 0.3% | 2,019 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to OMA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft51%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to OMA delayed?
- 23% of LAS–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to OMA?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 174 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to OMA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to OMA?
- The scheduled LAS–OMA flight time averages 2h 40m over 1,099 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LAS to OMA flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 LAS to OMA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,195 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.