LGA (New York) to OMA (Omaha) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 82%. The average delay is 94 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.LGA → OMA
LGA (New York) to OMA (Omaha)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Republic Airways leads slightly at 82% vs SkyWest Airlines at 80%.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 82% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 80%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from LGA
80% on timeExpect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LGA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
LGA cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at OMA
81% on timeWhen flights into OMA are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at OMA: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.