Best Time to Fly OMA to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eppley Airfield → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,788 flights were scheduled from Omaha (OMA) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 87.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 87.9%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 60.3%.
September has been the best month (93% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (84%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
OMA to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 87.9% | 97 min | 1.7% | 1,730 |
| Frontier Airlines | 60.3% | 130 min | 0.0% | 58 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OMA to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,647 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.1% | 1.6% | 739 |
| 6am–7am | 91.3% | 1.4% | 70 |
| 7am–8am | 91.4% | 1.2% | 638 |
| 8am–9am | 95.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 10am–11am | 89.3% | 0.9% | 342 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.0% | 0.9% | 349 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.9% | 1.6% | 62 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 82 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.4% | 0.8% | 234 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.7% | 2.0% | 352 |
| 4pm–5pm | 85.5% | 1.7% | 120 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.7% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.5% | 1.1% | 557 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on OMA to ATL
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) | 74.3% | -13.7 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.9% | -8.2 pts | 1.9% | 157 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.8% | -2.3 pts | 1.3% | 609 |
| All other days | 88.0% | — | 1.2% | 2,806 |
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).