Philadelphia (PHL) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Omaha (OMA) 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, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.90
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,089 mi
Best airline from PHL to OMA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 11 min | 1.3% | 79 |
| PSA Airlines | 69% | 31 min | 3.9% | 306 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to OMA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 48 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 24 min |
| Friday | 60% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather16%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to OMA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 79 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to OMA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (45%). 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?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PHL to OMA?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 59%.
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Based on 442 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.