Which airline is most reliable for OMA (Omaha) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The most reliable airline on the OMA to SFO route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 98%.

How often are flights delayed from OMA to SFO?

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

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

When flights from OMA to SFO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 79 minutes.

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

With 81% of OMA to SFO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 79 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SFO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

OMA → SFO

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 98%. The average delay is 79 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 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 is significantly more reliable on this route at 98% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 79%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 98% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 79%.

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

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Arriving at SFO

80% on time

When flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~5 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.