New York (LGA) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Omaha (OMA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 193 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.9% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.53
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,148 mi
Best airline from LGA to OMA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 17 min | 4.3% | 604 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 20 min | 1.5% | 467 |
| Endeavor Air | 76% | 27 min | 11.6% | 86 |
| Southwest Airlines | 66% | 24 min | 5.2% | 135 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to OMA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 23 min |
| Friday | 74% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to OMA delayed?
- 22% of LGA–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 LGA to OMA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 604 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to OMA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to OMA?
- The scheduled LGA–OMA flight time averages 3h 25m over 1,148 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to OMA flights cancelled?
- 3.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to OMA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,296 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.