Omaha (OMA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Omaha (OMA) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 195 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 84% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.53
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,148 mi
Best airline from OMA to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 94% | 10 min | 9.3% | 86 |
| Republic Airways | 88% | 13 min | 3.6% | 605 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 14 min | 2.6% | 468 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70% | 17 min | 2.9% | 136 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to LGA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 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 aircraft7%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to LGA delayed?
- 16% of OMA–LGA 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OMA to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 86 flights. 4 airlines flew OMA–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OMA to LGA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to LGA?
- The scheduled OMA–LGA flight time averages 2h 55m over 1,148 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are OMA to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from OMA to LGA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,299 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.