Best Time to Fly LAX to OMA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Los Angeles International → Eppley Airfield
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
590 flights were scheduled from Los Angeles (LAX) to Omaha (OMA) in the last 12 months, and 84.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (93% on time) and July the worst month (79%).
The cancellation rate was 0.7% (US average 1.8%).
LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.3% | 61 min | 0.7% | 585 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Allegiant Air | Limited data | 3 | ||
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAX to OMA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 980 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 9am–10am | 89.1% | 0.3% | 321 |
| 10am–11am | 93.2% | 1.7% | 60 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.8% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 1pm–2pm | 94.3% | 0.0% | 106 |
| 2pm–3pm | 90.6% | 0.8% | 131 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.2% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.5% | 1.3% | 149 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAX 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) | Limited data | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -13.8 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.4% | -5.4 pts | 0.5% | 189 |
| All other days | 88.8% | — | 0.7% | 731 |
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).