Omaha (OMA) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Omaha (OMA) to Washington (DCA) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 60% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,012 mi
Best airline from OMA to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 10 min | 1.5% | 602 |
| Southwest Airlines | 83% | 10 min | 0.7% | 681 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to DCA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Friday | 84% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 12 min |
| Sundaybest | 89% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system38%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to DCA delayed?
- 16% of OMA–DCA 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OMA to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 602 flights. 2 airlines flew OMA–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OMA to DCA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to DCA?
- The scheduled OMA–DCA flight time averages 2h 30m over 1,012 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are OMA to DCA flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 OMA to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,283 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.