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

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

67.7% of 3,022 official scheduled ORD-to-OMA flights arrived on time; 20.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.2% 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 SIGNALVariable
67.7%arrived on time
20.5%30+ min late
2.2%cancelled
3,022scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to OMA?

Among qualifying ORD-to-OMA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 78.9% of 492 flights. Night was lowest at 51.6% across 395 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning49278.9%11.8%1.6%
Late morning43374.8%16.4%1.6%
Afternoon1,03772.5%17.4%1.5%
Evening66556.7%29.3%3.0%
Night39551.6%29.6%4.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to OMA?

Among qualifying ORD-to-OMA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 75.9% of 423 flights. Sunday was lowest at 60.2% across 450 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday45465.2%20.3%3.1%
Tuesday42375.9%14.9%1.2%
Wednesday40670.4%20.4%0.7%
Thursday44468.0%21.4%2.9%
Friday43464.7%20.7%3.2%
Saturday41170.1%18.5%1.7%
Sunday45060.2%27.1%2.4%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to OMA?

Among qualifying ORD-to-OMA airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 73.2% of 855 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 48.5% across 260 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,34869.7%19.7%1.2%
Envoy Air85573.2%15.3%3.3%
SkyWest Airlines38161.4%26.2%2.9%
American Airlines26048.5%33.5%1.9%
Republic Airways17067.6%20.0%3.5%
PSA Airlines850.0%37.5%12.5%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to OMA?

Among qualifying ORD-to-OMA month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 77.6% of 201 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 55.5% across 220 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202526758.1%27.3%2.2%
August 202525371.9%19.8%2.4%
September 202524775.7%17.8%0.4%
October 202526672.2%16.9%0.4%
November 202523971.5%15.5%4.2%
December 202522055.5%31.8%2.3%
January 202621066.2%23.3%0.5%
February 202620177.6%12.4%0.0%
March 202625063.6%25.6%4.0%
April 202630064.7%19.3%5.7%
May 202628672.4%15.7%0.3%
June 202628364.0%21.6%3.2%

What drove ORD to OMA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-OMA delay category, accounting for 44.8% of 58,896 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline26.5%
Late aircraft44.8%
National airspace20.7%
Weather7.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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