New York to Omaha — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the LGA to OMA route with a 83% on-time rate, compared to Southwest Airlines at 67%. Based on 1,783 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 83% | 3.7% | 65m | 1,783 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 80% | 1.5% | 123m | 710 |
| Endeavor Air9E | 76% | 4.1% | 66m | 469 |
| Southwest AirlinesWNWorst | 67% | 5.6% | 55m | 135 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.