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Route · SLC → OMA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Salt Lake City to Omaha

The SLC–OMA corridor (Salt Lake City, UT → Omaha, NE) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 840 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.5%
On-time
+10.5 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
4,717
Flights

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Jun 2025 97%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 75%

Distance

840 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 6 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 58 6 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 61 4 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 60 3 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 62 4 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 62 14 0 2 OO
Jun 2025 60 2 0 1 DL,OO
May 2025 62 5 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 58 4 0 1 OO
Mar 2025 57 2 3 0 OO
Feb 2025 50 5 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 57 6 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 59 7 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 58 3 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 61 3 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 13 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 6 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 61 8 0 1 OO
Jun 2024 59 13 0 1 OO
May 2024 57 9 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 56 7 0 1 OO
Mar 2024 57 6 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 49 3 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 57 14 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,402 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,402 flights

What the Data Says About SLC to OMA

Salt Lake City to Omaha (SLC to OMA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.5% on-time rate across 4,717 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 61.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 840 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 3 of 1,402 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 7 diverted (0.5%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2025 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 75% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SLC to OMA?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Omaha have a 89.5% on-time rate based on 4,717 flights. The average delay is 61.7 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SLC to OMA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 1,402 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SLC to OMA?
The flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Omaha (OMA) is approximately 840 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SLC to OMA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2025 (97% on-time). The worst was Jan 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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