Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 64% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,330 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to LAX
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 18 min |
| Thursdaybest | 90% | 25 min |
| Friday | 89% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 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 aircraft21%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to LAX delayed?
- 13% of OMA–LAX 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 LAX?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to LAX?
- The scheduled OMA–LAX flight time averages 3h 42m over 1,330 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are OMA to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 LAX?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,018 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.