Omaha (OMA) to Seattle (SEA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Omaha (OMA) to Seattle (SEA) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 97% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 68% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,368 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OMA to SEA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 8 min |
| Friday | 86% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OMA to SEA delayed?
- 16% of OMA–SEA 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OMA to SEA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OMA to SEA?
- The scheduled OMA–SEA flight time averages 3h 41m over 1,368 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are OMA to SEA flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 SEA?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 982 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.