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

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

79.2% of 645 official scheduled OMA-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 12.4% 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
79.2%arrived on time
12.4%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
645scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.8%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for OMA to DCA?

Among qualifying OMA-to-DCA departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.5% of 518 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 74.0% across 127 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning51880.5%11.0%1.4%
Afternoon12774.0%18.1%0.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for OMA to DCA?

Among qualifying OMA-to-DCA weekday results, Sunday had the highest on-time rate: 86.4% of 103 flights. Thursday was lowest at 73.0% across 100 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10374.8%11.7%2.9%
Tuesday10583.8%8.6%1.0%
Wednesday10276.5%12.7%0.0%
Thursday10073.0%19.0%1.0%
Friday10079.0%16.0%0.0%
Saturday3284.4%12.5%0.0%
Sunday10386.4%6.8%2.9%

Which airline was most reliable for OMA to DCA?

Among qualifying OMA-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 81.5% of 303 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 77.2% across 342 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines34277.2%13.7%0.9%
Republic Airways30381.5%10.9%1.7%

Which month was most reliable for OMA to DCA?

Among qualifying OMA-to-DCA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.5% of 53 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 69.0% across 58 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255771.9%14.0%0.0%
August 20255392.5%3.8%0.0%
September 20255280.8%7.7%1.9%
October 20255485.2%7.4%0.0%
November 20255078.0%14.0%2.0%
December 20255078.0%16.0%0.0%
January 20265180.4%11.8%5.9%
February 20265176.5%9.8%0.0%
March 20265869.0%13.8%5.2%
April 20265683.9%14.3%0.0%
May 20265784.2%14.0%0.0%
June 20265671.4%21.4%0.0%

What drove OMA to DCA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded OMA-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 39.0% of 7,237 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.8%
Late aircraft30.7%
National airspace39.0%
Weather0.8%
Security0.6%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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