Best Time to Fly DFW to OMA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Eppley Airfield
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,565 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Omaha (OMA) in the last 12 months, and 67.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 87.0% on time and American Airlines was last with 64.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (72% on time) and June the worst month (53%).
The cancellation rate was 2.8% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to OMA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 87.0% | 50 min | 1.5% | 196 |
| American Airlines | 64.8% | 71 min | 2.9% | 1,339 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 25 | ||
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to OMA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,049 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 81.3% | 1.7% | 634 |
| 8am–9am | 74.5% | 3.5% | 57 |
| 9am–10am | 70.3% | 3.6% | 192 |
| 10am–11am | 78.2% | 4.6% | 130 |
| 11am–12pm | 69.0% | 6.5% | 62 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.7% | 2.8% | 145 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.2% | 1.4% | 353 |
| 2pm–3pm | 57.3% | 5.3% | 94 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.0% | 2.0% | 146 |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.9% | 2.1% | 289 |
| 5pm–6pm | 51.0% | 3.8% | 212 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 86.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 9pm–10pm | 56.6% | 3.6% | 665 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to OMA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 69.2% | -2.0 pts | 0.0% | 52 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.8% | -6.4 pts | 0.0% | 108 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 57.5% | -13.8 pts | 3.3% | 581 |
| All other days | 71.2% | — | 2.9% | 2,308 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).