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Route · ATL → OMA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Omaha

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to OMA (Atlanta to Omaha) ranks #997 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.1%
On-time
+6.1 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
11,337
Flights
#997 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Feb 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 66%

Distance

821 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 159 43 7 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 146 23 3 0 DL,F9
Oct 2025 152 25 0 0 DL,F9
Sep 2025 137 12 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 144 32 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 147 50 0 4 DL
Jun 2025 144 49 5 0 DL
May 2025 149 39 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 152 34 0 1 DL,WN
Mar 2025 174 29 4 0 DL,WN
Feb 2025 142 20 0 0 WN,DL
Jan 2025 142 33 4 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 167 31 0 1 DL,WN
Nov 2024 157 17 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 162 17 0 1 DL,WN
Sep 2024 157 15 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 165 32 1 1 DL,WN
Jul 2024 167 56 12 1 DL,WN
Jun 2024 167 29 0 1 DL,WN
May 2024 181 56 0 1 DL,WN
Apr 2024 176 20 0 2 DL,WN
Mar 2024 181 30 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 163 11 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 167 30 2 0 DL,WN

ATL–OMA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.8%) · weakest: July (77.6%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.8%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.8% on-time · ~157 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~174 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.6% on-time · ~164 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

38 of 3,798 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

13 of 3,798 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → OMA posts a 85.1% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 67 of 144 BTS-tracked routes leaving Atlanta. The same hub also shows 75 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1171 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to OMA

Atlanta to Omaha (ATL to OMA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.1% on-time rate across 11,337 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 62.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 821 miles and is served by 13 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 38 of 3,798 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 13 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 66% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–OMA peaks in September at 91.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~174 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.6%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to OMA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to OMA ranks #997 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to OMA?
Flights from Atlanta to Omaha have a 85.1% on-time rate based on 11,337 flights. The average delay is 62.8 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to OMA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (38 of 3,798 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to OMA?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Omaha (OMA) is approximately 821 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to OMA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using ATL–OMA data

ATL–OMA runs 6.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and OMA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.8% on-time) beats July (77.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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