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

The most reliable airline on the OMA to DTW route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 98%.

How often are flights delayed from OMA to DTW?

About 17% of flights from OMA to DTW experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from OMA to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 74 minutes.

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

With 83% of OMA to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 74 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DTW is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

OMA → DTW

OMA (Omaha) to DTW (Detroit)

OMA (Omaha) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 98%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% 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 98% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 98% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 83%.

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Good to know

Departing from OMA

81% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. OMA has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at DTW

84% on time

When flights into DTW are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DTW: TSA is ~11 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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