Miami (MIA) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Miami (MIA) to Omaha (OMA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 176 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,393 mi
Best airline from MIA to OMA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 11 min | 2.7% | 111 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 19 min | 2.0% | 201 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to OMA
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 26 min |
| Fridaybest | 88% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 51% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to OMA delayed?
- 28% of MIA–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to OMA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 111 flights. 2 airlines flew MIA–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to OMA?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 7 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 MIA to OMA?
- The scheduled MIA–OMA flight time averages 3h 57m over 1,393 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are MIA to OMA flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MIA to OMA?
- Friday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 51%.
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Based on 325 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.