Route · OMA → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data
Omaha to Los Angeles
The OMA–LAX corridor (Omaha, NE → Los Angeles, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 11 carriers across roughly 1,330 miles.
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 82.7%
- On-time
- +3.7 pts
- vs US avg
- 87 min
- Delay when late
- 2,028
- Flights
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 |
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.
Origin airport →LAX - Los Angeles
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Los Angeles, CA.
Destination airport →Compare the two airports
See OMA and LAX side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.
Open comparison tool →Similar routes
Other BTS-tracked routes with comparable performance or trip length to OMA–LAX.
Routes with a similar on-time rate
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are flights delayed from OMA to LAX? ▼
What is the cancellation rate for OMA to LAX? ▼
How far is the flight from OMA to LAX? ▼
When is the best time to fly from OMA to LAX? ▼
Flight Guides
Tips and data-driven advice for choosing reliable routes.
Explore PlainFlights
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.
Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.