Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to OMA (Omaha)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to OMA route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 94%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to OMA?

About 24% of flights from DTW to OMA experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to OMA flights?

When flights from DTW to OMA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 73 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to OMA flight?

With 76% of DTW to OMA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 73 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at OMA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → OMA

DTW (Detroit) to OMA (Omaha)

DTW (Detroit) to OMA (Omaha) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 94%. The average delay is 73 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 94% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 94% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at OMA

80% on time

When flights into OMA are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at OMA: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.