Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 282 mi
Best airline from OMA to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 7 min | 1.8% | 167 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 7 min | 2.7% | 73 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 17 min | 0.6% | 2,678 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to MSP
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (100% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 15 min |
| Sundaybest | 85% | 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 aircraft1%
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to MSP delayed?
- 19% of OMA–MSP 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from OMA to MSP?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 167 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 12 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 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 19% of the time.
- How often are OMA to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 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 2,918 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.