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Route · OMA → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Omaha to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OMA to DTW (Omaha to Detroit) ranks #2297 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85%
On-time
+6 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
5,437
Flights
#2297 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Sep 2025 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 63%

Distance

651 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 70 26 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 88 20 1 0 OO
Oct 2025 117 11 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 109 5 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 116 17 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 118 31 0 1 OO
Jun 2025 108 25 0 0 OO,DL
May 2025 87 14 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 86 8 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 88 11 5 0 OO
Feb 2025 78 21 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 84 23 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 80 13 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 78 6 0 0 OO,9E,YX
Oct 2024 87 8 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 88 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 92 25 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 89 23 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 89 21 0 0 OO
May 2024 88 13 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 86 11 1 0 OO
Mar 2024 88 13 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 78 4 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 81 28 2 0 9E,OO

OMA–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.6%) · weakest: January (75.7%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.8%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.6% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~91 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

75.7% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

11 of 2,173 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,173 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

OMA - Omaha

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Omaha, NE.

OMA on-time profile

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See OMA and DTW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare OMA vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among OMA's stronger departures

OMA → DTW posts a 85% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 12 of 21 BTS-tracked routes leaving Omaha. The same hub also shows 9 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1224 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About OMA to DTW

Omaha to Detroit (OMA to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85% on-time rate across 5,437 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 100.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 651 miles and is served by 12 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 11 of 2,173 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 1 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 63% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, OMA–DTW peaks in September at 91.6% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~91 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 75.7%, a 15.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OMA to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OMA to DTW ranks #2297 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 OMA to DTW? ▼
Flights from Omaha to Detroit have a 85% on-time rate based on 5,437 flights. The average delay is 100.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OMA to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 2,173 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OMA to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Omaha (OMA) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 651 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OMA to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

OMA Airport

Omaha
DTW Airport

Detroit
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using OMA–DTW data

OMA–DTW runs 6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare OMA and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OMA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.6% on-time) beats January (75.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85% 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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