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Route · LGA → OMA · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Omaha

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGA to OMA (New York to Omaha) ranks #2759 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.2%
On-time
+2.2 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
4,330
Flights
#2759 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.0%

Best Month

Nov 2023 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 61%

Distance

1,148 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 51 7 1 0 YX
Jul 2025 50 12 11 0 YX
Jun 2025 51 20 2 1 YX
May 2025 55 9 1 0 YX,DL
Apr 2025 42 9 0 0 OO,YX
Mar 2025 62 10 3 1 OO,YX
Feb 2025 56 20 1 0 OO,YX
Jan 2025 62 11 2 0 OO,YX
Dec 2024 95 23 0 1 OO,YX
Nov 2024 106 14 0 0 OO,YX
Oct 2024 135 13 0 0 OO,YX,9E
Sep 2024 128 10 0 0 YX,OO,9E
Aug 2024 132 32 14 0 YX,9E,OO
Jul 2024 129 38 8 0 9E,OO,YX
Jun 2024 122 28 4 3 9E,OO,YX
May 2024 113 23 2 3 9E,DL,OO,YX
Apr 2024 107 17 2 1 9E,OO,YX
Mar 2024 130 19 0 0 9E,OO,YX
Feb 2024 125 14 3 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 119 18 7 0 9E,YX
Dec 2023 111 8 1 0 YX,9E
Nov 2023 129 9 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2023 136 12 0 1 9E,YX,OO
Sep 2023 114 27 9 1 9E,OO,YX

LGA–OMA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (89.5%) · weakest: July (74.7%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81%

Strongest calendar month

October

89.5% on-time · ~118 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~118 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.7% on-time · ~86 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.0%

71 of 2,360 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

12 of 2,360 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LGA departures

From LGA, this corridor sits with 64 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 75 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Omaha · fleet on-time rank #2656 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGA to OMA

4,330 tracked flights put the LGA to OMA pairing (New York to Omaha) at a 81.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 86.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,148-mile route and its 15 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.0% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (2,360 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 61% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LGA–OMA peaks in October at 89.5% on-time ; the softest month is July at 74.7%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGA to OMA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGA to OMA ranks #2759 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 LGA to OMA?
Flights from New York to Omaha have a 81.2% on-time rate based on 4,330 flights. The average delay is 86.5 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to OMA?
Over the last 24 months, 3.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 2,360 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to OMA?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Omaha (OMA) is approximately 1,148 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to OMA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (61% 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 LGA–OMA data

LGA–OMA is mid-pack at 81.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LGA and OMA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (89.5% on-time) beats July (74.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.2% 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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