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Route on-time record

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

Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Omaha (Eppley Airfield). 810 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 425 at 4:45 PM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

IAH → OMA

Houston to Omaha: 810 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

0.6%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

87% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

80% 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. #1 · United 425

    4:45 PM → 7:06 PM2h 21m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-29.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (49 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 49 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside IAH's trouble window: 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Short track record (49 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 49 flights

    Find United 425 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 4682 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    11:55 AM → 2:11 PM2h 16m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 5336; its record covers all of them.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (67 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 67 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 67%).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 67 flights

    Find 11:55 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · United 1993

    5:17 PM → 7:38 PM2h 21m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside IAH's trouble window: 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find United 1993 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · United 1348

    4:35 PM → 6:54 PM2h 19m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-27.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    4.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (22 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside IAH's trouble window: 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Short track record (22 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 22 flights

    Find United 1348 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · United 1216

    8:07 PM → 10:28 PM2h 21m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (274 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 67% on time; 9 AM to noon: 87%).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 274 flights

    Find United 1216 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

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)80%

    88 flights · 86% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

  • United Airlines73%

    722 flights · 74% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon87%

    119 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • Noon to 3 PM82%

    38 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 3 to 6 PM80%

    279 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • 6 to 9 PM67%

    374 flights · avg delay 21 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (67%).

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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.

J
83
F
84
M
74
A
81
M
62
J
47
J
59
A
69
S
79
O
82
N
76
D
74

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)41%
  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume14%
  • Severe weather4%

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

IAH to OMA questions

What time of day is best to fly IAH to OMA?
9 AM to noon: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from IAH to OMA?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 88 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 IAH to OMA?
June (47% on time); the best was February (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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