BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→OMA

Washington, DC (DCA) to Omaha, NE (OMA) flight delay odds

Historically, 70.5% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 645 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
70.5%arrived on time
19.5%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
645scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.7 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning30384.2%10.9%2.0%
Afternoon32058.1%27.5%1.6%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10368.0%17.5%4.9%
Tuesday10574.3%17.1%1.0%
Wednesday10271.6%22.5%0.0%
Thursday10067.0%23.0%1.0%
Friday10067.0%24.0%0.0%
Saturday3265.6%21.9%0.0%
Sunday10376.7%12.6%3.9%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines34258.5%27.2%1.5%
Republic Airways30384.2%10.9%2.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255770.2%22.8%1.8%
August 20255381.1%7.5%0.0%
September 20255278.8%19.2%0.0%
October 20255477.8%16.7%0.0%
November 20255082.0%14.0%2.0%
December 20255054.0%20.0%0.0%
January 20265170.6%13.7%7.8%
February 20265176.5%11.8%3.9%
March 20265863.8%24.1%5.2%
April 20265673.2%26.8%0.0%
May 20265766.7%19.3%0.0%
June 20265653.6%35.7%0.0%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline35.6%
Late aircraft44.3%
National airspace12.4%
Weather7.3%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.