Omaha (OMA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Omaha (OMA) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 58% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 913 mi
Best airline from OMA to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 1.8% | 1,674 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 24 min | 3.3% | 276 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to CLT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to CLT delayed?
- 19% of OMA–CLT 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 OMA to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,674 flights. 2 airlines flew OMA–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OMA to CLT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to CLT?
- The scheduled OMA–CLT flight time averages 2h 35m over 913 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are OMA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from OMA to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,952 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.