Omaha (OMA) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Omaha (OMA) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 330 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.90
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,089 mi
Best airline from OMA to PHL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 1.3% | 79 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 23 min | 4.3% | 305 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to PHL
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 28 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 26 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 aircraft34%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to PHL delayed?
- 23% of OMA–PHL 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OMA to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 79 flights. 2 airlines flew OMA–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from OMA to PHL?
- The scheduled OMA–PHL flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,089 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are OMA to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 day of the week is most reliable for OMA to PHL?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 71%.
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Based on 441 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.