Chicago (ORD) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 84% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 57% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 58%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 8.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 416 mi
Best airline from ORD to OMA
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 2.0% | 556 |
| Envoy Air | 77% | 14 min | 2.7% | 1,210 |
| United Airlines | 73% | 19 min | 1.1% | 2,561 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 66% | 29 min | 2.8% | 783 |
| American Airlines | 57% | 30 min | 1.8% | 620 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to OMA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 22 min |
| Friday | 67% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to OMA delayed?
- 28% of ORD–OMA 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 ORD to OMA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 556 flights. 5 airlines flew ORD–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to OMA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to OMA?
- The scheduled ORD–OMA flight time averages 1h 41m over 416 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ORD to OMA flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to OMA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,738 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.