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

70.5% of 645 official scheduled DCA-to-OMA flights arrived on time; 19.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

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

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to OMA?

Among qualifying DCA-to-OMA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.2% of 303 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 58.1% across 320 flights.

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

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to OMA?

Among qualifying DCA-to-OMA weekday results, Sunday had the highest on-time rate: 76.7% of 103 flights. Saturday was lowest at 65.6% across 32 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to OMA?

Among qualifying DCA-to-OMA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 84.2% of 303 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 58.5% across 342 flights.

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

Which month was most reliable for DCA to OMA?

Among qualifying DCA-to-OMA month results, November 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.0% of 50 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 53.6% across 56 flights.

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 DCA to OMA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-OMA delay category, accounting for 44.3% of 13,490 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

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

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