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Route · OMA → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Omaha to New York

The OMA–LGA corridor (Omaha, NE → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 14 carriers across roughly 1,148 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.3%
On-time
+6.3 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
4,327
Flights

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Nov 2023 97%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 77%

Distance

1,148 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 51 9 2 0 YX
Jul 2025 50 8 5 0 YX
Jun 2025 50 9 4 0 YX
May 2025 56 7 1 0 YX,DL
Apr 2025 43 0 0 0 OO,YX
Mar 2025 62 8 4 0 OO,YX
Feb 2025 56 8 2 0 OO,YX
Jan 2025 62 6 2 0 OO,YX
Dec 2024 95 18 0 1 OO,YX
Nov 2024 106 10 0 0 OO,YX
Oct 2024 135 11 0 0 OO,YX,9E
Sep 2024 128 5 0 0 YX,OO,9E
Aug 2024 132 18 13 6 YX,9E,OO
Jul 2024 129 29 9 3 9E,OO,YX
Jun 2024 121 28 5 0 9E,OO,YX
May 2024 113 26 4 0 9E,DL,OO,YX
Apr 2024 108 21 1 0 9E,OO,YX
Mar 2024 130 19 0 0 9E,OO,YX
Feb 2024 125 17 3 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 119 26 7 1 9E,YX
Dec 2023 111 15 1 1 YX,9E
Nov 2023 129 4 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2023 136 9 0 0 9E,YX,OO
Sep 2023 114 20 4 4 9E,OO,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

67 of 2,361 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

16 of 2,361 flights

What the Data Says About OMA to LGA

Omaha to New York (OMA to LGA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.3% on-time rate across 4,327 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 97.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,148 miles and is served by 14 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 67 of 2,361 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 16 diverted (0.7%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 77% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from OMA to LGA?
Flights from Omaha to New York have a 85.3% on-time rate based on 4,327 flights. The average delay is 97.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OMA to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (67 of 2,361 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OMA to LGA?
The flight distance from Omaha (OMA) to New York (LGA) is approximately 1,148 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OMA to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (97% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (77% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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