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Route · OMA → SFO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Omaha to San Francisco

The OMA–SFO corridor (Omaha, NE → San Francisco, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 1,433 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.7%
On-time
+6.7 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
949
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 85%

Worst Month

Nov 2024 75%

Distance

1,433 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 7 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 30 7 1 0 OO
Oct 2025 31 3 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 30 1 0 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 31 3 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2025 31 2 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 30 4 0 0 OO
May 2025 35 8 0 0 OO,UA
Apr 2025 30 4 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 31 13 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 35 8 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 41 15 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 59 15 2 0 OO
Oct 2024 62 9 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 35 2 0 0 OO
Sep 2023 30 1 0 0 OO,UA
Aug 2023 31 2 1 0 OO,UA
Jul 2023 31 5 0 0 OO,UA
Jun 2023 30 3 2 0 OO,UA
May 2023 39 4 0 0 AS,UA
Apr 2023 30 1 0 0 UA
Mar 2023 31 1 2 0 UA
Jan 2023 31 3 0 0 UA
Dec 2022 31 4 1 0 UA

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

10 of 826 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 826 flights

What the Data Says About OMA to SFO

Omaha to San Francisco (OMA to SFO) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.7% on-time rate across 949 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 88.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,433 miles and is served by 5 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 10 of 826 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Oct 2024 was the strongest month at 85% on-time versus Nov 2024 at 75%, a 11-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from OMA to SFO?
Flights from Omaha to San Francisco have a 85.7% on-time rate based on 949 flights. The average delay is 88.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OMA to SFO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 826 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OMA to SFO?
The flight distance from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 1,433 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OMA to SFO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Nov 2024 (75% 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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