Omaha (OMA) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 11 min | 1.6% | 630 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 12 min | 0.8% | 711 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to DCA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 83% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 18 min |
| Sundaybest | 87% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system43%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to DCA delayed?
- 17% of OMA–DCA 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OMA to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 630 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 (85% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (75%). 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 17% of the time.
- How often are OMA to DCA flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 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 1,341 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.