Route on-time record

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

Omaha (Eppley Airfield) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 2,009 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3454 at 7:10 AM.

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OMA → PHX

Omaha to Phoenix: 2,009 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

83%

Cancelled

0.6%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 72% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

88% chance on time

Check OMA to PHX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $307 (American 3830 on 2026-10-26). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 · Envoy 3454 · sold as American Eagle
7:10 AM → 8:12 AM3h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
92%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
49 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 72%).
- 75% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#2 · American 638
6:00 AM → 6:47 AM2h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
92%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (70 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 72%).
Moderate track record · 70 flights
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#3 · Southwest 1708
6:00 AM → 7:00 AM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 72%).
- Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 33 flights
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#4 · American 1156
7:15 AM → 8:20 AM3h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (71 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 71 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 72%).
Moderate track record · 71 flights
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#5 · Southwest 4395
5:40 AM → 6:30 AM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 72%).
- Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 30 flights
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#6 · Southwest 664
7:00 AM → 7:50 AM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 72%).
- 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 31 flights
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#7 · Southwest 1050
9:55 AM → 10:40 AM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
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).
- 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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#8 · SkyWest 4987 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
2:30 PM → 3:33 PM3h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (127 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 127 flights
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#9 · Southwest 2391
10:55 AM → 11:40 AM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3265; its record covers all of them.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 46 scheduled flights.
- Short track record (46 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 46 flights
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#10 · Southwest 1554
3:55 PM → 4:45 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-27.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)88%
272 flights · 90% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)84%
253 flights · 84% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
American Airlines84%
266 flights · 84% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel
Southwest Airlines81%
1,215 flights · 81% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM92%
721 flights · avg delay 9 min
9 AM to noon82%
128 flights · avg delay 9 min
Noon to 3 PM82%
496 flights · avg delay 9 min
3 to 6 PM79%
262 flights · avg delay 12 min
6 to 9 PM72%
362 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Wednesday (86%). Worst: Sunday (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

Late-arriving aircraft51%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
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

OMA to PHX questions

What time of day is best to fly OMA to PHX?: Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 72% for departures 6 to 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 OMA to PHX?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 88% chance of operating and arriving on time over 272 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 PHX?: June (77% on time); the best was April (89%), 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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