Best Time to Fly LGA to OMA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
LaGuardia → Eppley Airfield
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
193 flights were scheduled from New York (LGA) to Omaha (OMA) in the last 12 months, and 71.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.5%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 65.6%.
September has been the best month (92% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (76%).
4.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
LGA 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 | 85.5% | 69 min | 1.8% | 56 |
| Southwest Airlines | 65.6% | 67 min | 5.2% | 135 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LGA to OMA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,167 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 88.1% | 1.1% | 179 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 11am–12pm | 87.4% | 2.1% | 97 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.0% | 5.1% | 98 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.6% | 2.7% | 75 |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.2% | 1.3% | 78 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.6% | 1.9% | 160 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.8% | 4.6% | 348 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.5% | 10.5% | 76 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LGA 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 | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 93.3% | +11.9 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.6% | -17.9 pts | 12.3% | 211 |
| All other days | 81.5% | — | 1.8% | 901 |
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).