Which airline is most reliable for LGA (New York) to OMA (Omaha)?

The most reliable airline on the LGA to OMA route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from LGA to OMA?

About 19% of flights from LGA to OMA experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LGA to OMA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 83 minutes.

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

With 81% of LGA to OMA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 83 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.

LGA → OMA

LGA (New York) to OMA (Omaha)

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 83%. The average delay is 83 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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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?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 83% on time vs Southwest Airlines at 67%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 83% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 67%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LGA

79% on time

Expect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LGA has long runway queues.

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

LGA cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at OMA

80% on time

When flights into OMA are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at OMA: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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