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Route · OMA → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Omaha to Los Angeles

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OMA to LAX (Omaha to Los Angeles) ranks #3809 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.7%
On-time
+3.7 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
2,028
Flights
#3809 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Nov 2025 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 87%

Distance

1,330 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 8 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 59 5 0 0 OO,AA
Oct 2025 44 9 0 1 OO
Sep 2025 30 5 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 34 4 0 0 OO,G4
Jul 2025 40 12 1 0 OO,G4
Jun 2025 38 5 0 0 OO,G4
May 2025 39 3 0 0 AA,OO,UA,G4
Apr 2025 30 2 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 31 4 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 31 1 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 30 4 0 0 OO,WN,AA
Oct 2024 31 4 0 0 OO,AA
Sep 2024 30 2 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 34 2 0 0 G4,OO
Jul 2024 40 5 0 0 G4,OO
Jun 2024 39 6 0 0 G4,OO
May 2024 35 8 0 0 G4,OO
Apr 2024 30 6 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 31 6 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 36 9 1 0 G4,OO
Dec 2023 32 5 0 0 OO,G4
Nov 2023 37 1 0 0 G4,OO
Oct 2023 39 12 0 0 G4,OO

OMA–LAX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (95.6%) · weakest: July (74.9%)

70%75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.5%

Strongest calendar month

February

95.6% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~45 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.9% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

3 of 880 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 880 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

LAX - Los Angeles

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Los Angeles, CA.

LAX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare OMA vs LAX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among OMA departures

From OMA, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (12 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Los Angeles · fleet on-time rank #2076 of 4927.

What the Data Says About OMA to LAX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Omaha to Los Angeles (OMA to LAX) running a 82.7% on-time rate over 2,028 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 87.4 minutes. The 1,330-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.3% of 880 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

Monthly on-time rates stay fairly consistent on this route, ranging from 87% in Dec 2025 to 92% in Nov 2025 - only a 5-point spread.

On the multi-year calendar, OMA–LAX peaks in February at 95.6% on-time ; the softest month is July at 74.9%, a 20.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OMA to LAX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OMA to LAX ranks #3809 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 LAX? ▼
Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles have a 82.7% on-time rate based on 2,028 flights. The average delay is 87.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OMA to LAX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 880 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OMA to LAX? ▼
The flight distance from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 1,330 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OMA to LAX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (87% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

OMA Airport

Omaha
LAX Airport

Los Angeles
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–LAX data

OMA–LAX runs 3.7 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 LAX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OMA airport
  • If your dates flex, February (95.6% on-time) beats July (74.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.7% 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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