Best Time to Fly DCA to OMA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Eppley Airfield
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 70.8% of Washington (DCA) to Omaha (OMA) flights arrived on time (645 scheduled flights). That is 6.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 86.2%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 57.2%.
November has been the best month (89% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (73%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to OMA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 86.2% | 67 min | 2.3% | 304 |
| Southwest Airlines | 57.2% | 72 min | 1.8% | 341 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to OMA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,284 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 88.7% | 2.1% | 604 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.5% | 1.3% | 623 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to OMA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.2% | -17.3 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.8% | -10.7 pts | 1.8% | 228 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 1.7% | 998 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).