Omaha (OMA) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Omaha (OMA) to Dallas (DAL) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 54% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 586 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to DAL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to DAL delayed?
- 21% of OMA–DAL 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OMA to DAL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to DAL?
- The scheduled OMA–DAL flight time averages 1h 50m over 586 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are OMA to DAL 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 OMA to DAL?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 893 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.