San Francisco (SFO) to Omaha (OMA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Francisco (SFO) to Omaha (OMA) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 90% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 47% — a 43-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,433 mi
Best airline from SFO to OMA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 16 min | 1.0% | 683 |
| United Airlines | 73% | 21 min | 0.0% | 117 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFO to OMA
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 66% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFO to OMA delayed?
- 25% of SFO–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SFO to OMA?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 683 flights. 2 airlines flew SFO–OMA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFO to OMA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFO to OMA?
- The scheduled SFO–OMA flight time averages 3h 29m over 1,433 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are SFO to OMA flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 SFO to OMA?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 800 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.