Philadelphia (PHL) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Omaha (OMA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 320 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.88
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,089 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to OMA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 56 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 60% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to OMA delayed?
- 29% of PHL–OMA 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to OMA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to OMA?
- The scheduled PHL–OMA flight time averages 3h 15m over 1,089 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are PHL to OMA flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PHL to OMA?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 78% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 57%.
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Based on 320 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.