79% of flights from Omaha to Dallas arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. 9% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for OMA → DAL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 49% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 108 three hours or more; 0.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late6.5%
- 30–60 min late6.2%
- 1–2 hours late5.3%
- 2–3 hours late1.2%
- 3+ hours late0.9%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.9%
Share of all 433 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 433 | 79% | 0.9% | −6 min | 7.4% | +61 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at OMA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (88%). Worst: May (61%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 58 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 56 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 53 | — | — |
| Thursday | 53 | — | — |
| Friday | 56 | — | — |
| Saturday | 66 | — | — |
| Sunday | 91 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 4
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Omaha or Dallas. None has been clearly more reliable than OMA → DAL.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA → DAL (this route) | 433 | 79% | 0.9% |
| OMA → DFW Eppley Airfield to Dallas/Fort Worth | 1,557 | 75% | 2.8% |
Questions
How often are flights from OMA to DAL on time?
79% of 433 scheduled flights from Omaha, NE to Dallas, TX arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.9% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from OMA to DAL?
May (61% on time). The best month is September (88%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- DAL → OMA (return)
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) delays by hour
- Flights into Dallas Love Field (DAL)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.