Omaha (OMA) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Omaha (OMA) to Detroit (DTW) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 62% — a 33-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 (85% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 650 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to DTW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 15 min |
| Friday | 81% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations79%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to DTW delayed?
- 19% of OMA–DTW 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OMA to DTW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to DTW?
- The scheduled OMA–DTW flight time averages 2h 2m over 650 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are OMA to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 DTW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,308 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.