Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 58% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 282 mi
Best airline from OMA to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 8 min | 1.6% | 191 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81% | 10 min | 3.1% | 97 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 18 min | 0.7% | 2,456 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to MSP
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (100% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 18 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 16 min |
| Sundaybest | 84% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft2%
- Airline operations69%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to MSP delayed?
- 20% of OMA–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OMA to MSP?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 191 flights. 3 airlines flew OMA–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OMA to MSP?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to MSP?
- The scheduled OMA–MSP flight time averages 1h 23m over 282 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are OMA to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from OMA to MSP?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,744 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.