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

Chicago, IL (MDW) to Omaha, NE (OMA) flight delay odds

74.7% of 1,356 official scheduled MDW-to-OMA flights arrived on time; 15.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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
74.7%arrived on time
15.5%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
1,356scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MDW to OMA?

Among qualifying MDW-to-OMA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 255 flights. Night was lowest at 57.0% across 207 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning25585.5%6.3%1.2%
Late morning23580.0%11.5%0.9%
Afternoon37578.4%13.1%1.1%
Evening28468.7%19.7%0.0%
Night20757.0%30.0%3.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for MDW to OMA?

Among qualifying MDW-to-OMA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.7% of 191 flights. Saturday was lowest at 67.6% across 145 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20572.2%18.5%1.5%
Tuesday19579.5%10.3%0.5%
Wednesday19181.7%11.5%0.0%
Thursday20377.3%13.8%2.5%
Friday20273.3%17.8%0.0%
Saturday14567.6%18.6%2.1%
Sunday21570.2%18.1%1.9%

Which airline was most reliable for MDW to OMA?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MDW-to-OMA airline threshold: 74.7% of 1,356 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,35674.7%15.5%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for MDW to OMA?

Among qualifying MDW-to-OMA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.4% of 119 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 59.1% across 115 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514968.5%20.8%2.0%
August 202512581.6%14.4%0.8%
September 202511987.4%9.2%0.0%
October 202512386.2%7.3%0.0%
November 202511382.3%5.3%2.7%
December 202512070.8%16.7%0.0%
January 20269375.3%12.9%1.1%
February 20268080.0%13.8%0.0%
March 202610963.3%22.9%5.5%
April 202610466.3%18.3%1.0%
May 202610676.4%15.1%0.0%
June 202611559.1%27.8%0.9%

What drove MDW to OMA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MDW-to-OMA delay category, accounting for 50.4% of 17,166 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.9%
Late aircraft50.4%
National airspace16.3%
Weather4.1%
Security0.4%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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