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Route · PHX → OMA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Omaha

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to OMA (Phoenix to Omaha) ranks #1277 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.9%
On-time
+1.9 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
9,278
Flights
#1277 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2024 94%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 72%

Distance

1,037 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 185 36 1 0 WN,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 175 45 2 1 OO,MQ,WN
Oct 2025 165 47 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Sep 2025 138 29 1 0 MQ,WN
Aug 2025 142 24 0 0 AA,WN,MQ
Jul 2025 153 43 2 1 AA,WN
Jun 2025 152 37 0 1 AA,OO,WN,MQ
May 2025 175 40 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Apr 2025 186 29 0 0 OO,WN,AA
Mar 2025 212 41 7 0 AA,OO,WN
Feb 2025 160 22 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Jan 2025 153 23 1 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Dec 2024 175 30 0 1 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 175 20 0 0 OO,WN,AA
Oct 2024 155 15 0 0 MQ,WN,AA
Sep 2024 137 8 0 0 WN,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 117 29 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2024 124 31 2 1 AA,WN
Jun 2024 124 29 1 1 AA,WN
May 2024 155 37 0 2 AA,WN
Apr 2024 151 28 0 1 AA,WN
Mar 2024 165 41 0 0 AA,MQ,WN
Feb 2024 141 17 0 0 AA,MQ,WN
Jan 2024 144 26 6 1 AA,WN,OO

PHX–OMA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (86.1%) · weakest: July (71.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

86.1% on-time · ~127 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~161 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.9% on-time · ~109 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

23 of 3,759 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

10 of 3,759 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Omaha · fleet on-time rank #2790 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to OMA

9,278 tracked flights put the PHX to OMA pairing (Phoenix to Omaha) at a 80.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 60.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,037-mile route and its 22 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (3,759 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 72% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–OMA peaks in February at 86.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~161 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.9%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to OMA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to OMA ranks #1277 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 PHX to OMA?
Flights from Phoenix to Omaha have a 80.9% on-time rate based on 9,278 flights. The average delay is 60.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to OMA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 3,759 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to OMA?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Omaha (OMA) is approximately 1,037 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to OMA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using PHX–OMA data

PHX–OMA is mid-pack at 80.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and OMA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (86.1% on-time) beats July (71.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.9% 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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