Route on-time record
OMA to DTW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Omaha (Eppley Airfield) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 1,141 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4110 at 6:25 AM.
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OMA → DTW
Omaha to Detroit: 1,141 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
80%
Cancelled
0.7%
avg delay 18 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
91% on time vs 71% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
79% 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 4110 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:25 AM → 9:30 AM2h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 92%
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (345 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 71%).
Strong track record · 345 flights
Find 6:25 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 4055 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:27 AM → 1:26 PM2h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 71%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 21 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (154 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 154 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 154 flights
Find 10:27 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 3889 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:44 PM → 8:44 PM2h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
69%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 67%
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 24 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (76 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 71% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
Moderate track record · 76 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)79%
1,136 flights · 80% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM91%
365 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 9 AM to noon76%
338 flights · avg delay 20 min
- Noon to 3 PM78%
153 flights · avg delay 15 min
- 3 to 6 PM71%
285 flights · avg delay 30 min
Best day: Saturday (86%). Worst: Tuesday (82%).
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
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)76%
- Severe weather14%
- Air traffic control and airport volume9%
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
OMA to DTW questions
- What time of day is best to fly OMA to DTW?
- Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 71% for departures 3 to 6 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 OMA to DTW?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,136 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 OMA to DTW?
- January (69% on time); the best was October (92%), 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.
More routes from OMA
- DTW to OMA (return)
- OMA to DEN 76%
- OMA to ORD 74%
- OMA to PHX 83%
- OMA to ATL 87%
- OMA to DFW 76%
- OMA to MSP 80%
- OMA to MDW 81%
- OMA to LAS 85%
- OMA to CLT 84%
- OMA to STL 89%
- OMA to IAH 88%
- OMA to SLC 92%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops