Phoenix (PHX) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 63% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,037 mi
Best airline from PHX to OMA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 8 min | 0.3% | 323 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 14 min | 0.5% | 441 |
| American Airlines | 80% | 13 min | 0.5% | 820 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 13 min | 0.6% | 2,492 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to OMA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 77% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to OMA delayed?
- 21% of PHX–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to OMA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 323 flights. 4 airlines flew PHX–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to OMA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to OMA?
- The scheduled PHX–OMA flight time averages 2h 34m over 1,037 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are PHX to OMA flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHX to OMA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,079 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.