Route on-time record

DEN to OMA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Denver (Denver International Airport) to Omaha (Eppley Airfield). 3,267 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5219 at 8:05 AM.

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DEN → OMA

Denver to Omaha: 3,267 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

0.4%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 50% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

87% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · SkyWest 5219 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:05 AM → 10:46 AM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
95%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; After 9 PM: 50%).
- Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#2 · SkyWest 4798 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:45 AM → 10:27 AM1h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
92%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; After 9 PM: 50%).
- Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#3 · SkyWest 4748 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:20 PM → 11:05 PM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-28.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 31 flights
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#4 · United 361
10:10 AM → 12:47 PM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (85 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 85 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 85 flights
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#5 · United 2327
1:48 PM → 4:20 PM1h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
1.2%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (341 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 341 flights
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#6 · Southwest 3774
10:25 AM → 12:55 PM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 31 flights
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#7 · Southwest 576
12:55 PM → 3:20 PM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 73% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#8 · Southwest 406
10:50 AM → 1:15 PM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 462; its record covers all of them.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
1.8%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (56 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DEN's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (56 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 56 flights
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#9 · Southwest 1264
6:05 PM → 8:50 PM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (32 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 32 flights
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#10 · United 1436
5:50 PM → 8:27 PM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside DEN's trouble window: 79% of its 174 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 87 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)87%
368 flights · 90% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel
United Airlines76%
1,287 flights · 76% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel
Southwest Airlines72%
1,415 flights · 72% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel
Frontier Airlines71%
197 flights · 70% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM91%
398 flights · avg delay 4 min
9 AM to noon82%
613 flights · avg delay 9 min
Noon to 3 PM79%
767 flights · avg delay 13 min
3 to 6 PM69%
770 flights · avg delay 21 min
6 to 9 PM69%
566 flights · avg delay 22 min
After 9 PM50%
153 flights · avg delay 34 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Friday (72%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft54%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
Air traffic control and airport volume13%
Severe weather2%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

DEN to OMA questions

What time of day is best to fly DEN to OMA?: Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 50% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DEN to OMA?: SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 87% chance of operating and arriving on time over 368 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DEN to OMA?: June (65% on time); the best was November (84%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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