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OMA (Omaha) to SFO (San Francisco)

OMA (Omaha) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines 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 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 94% vs 80% on time.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 94% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 80%.

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Good to know

Departing from OMA

80% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. OMA has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SFO

78% on time

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

If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~30 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.