Omaha (OMA) to Houston (IAH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on OMA–IAH. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 71% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 781 mi
Best airline from OMA to IAH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 12 min | 1.5% | 1,304 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 16 min | 0.0% | 201 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to IAH
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 91% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 15 min |
| Friday | 88% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to IAH delayed?
- 14% of OMA–IAH 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OMA to IAH?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 1,304 flights. 2 airlines flew OMA–IAH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OMA to IAH?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to IAH?
- The scheduled OMA–IAH flight time averages 2h 28m over 781 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are OMA to IAH flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 IAH?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,505 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.