Best Time to Fly OMA to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eppley Airfield → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,564 flights were scheduled from Omaha (OMA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 77.3% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 82.8%, while American Airlines trailed at 76.5%.
September has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
2.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
OMA to DFW 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 | 82.8% | 73 min | 1.5% | 196 |
| American Airlines | 76.5% | 113 min | 3.1% | 1,338 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 25 | ||
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OMA to DFW
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.3% | 2.2% | 730 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 9am–10am | 79.8% | 1.7% | 634 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 71.9% | 1.5% | 131 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.1% | 3.8% | 235 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.8% | 3.2% | 63 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.5% | 3.8% | 53 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.9% | 3.3% | 299 |
| 4pm–5pm | 54.4% | 3.8% | 212 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.2% | 4.4% | 135 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.4% | 3.0% | 67 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.2% | 3.9% | 460 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on OMA to DFW
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) | 65.4% | -12.9 pts | 0.0% | 52 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.3% | +3.0 pts | 0.0% | 108 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.0% | -11.3 pts | 3.1% | 581 |
| All other days | 78.3% | — | 3.0% | 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).