Best Time to Fly ATL to OMA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Eppley Airfield
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,788 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Omaha (OMA) in the last 12 months, and 80.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.3%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 55.2%.
September has been the best month (91% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (77%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ATL to OMA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 81.3% | 59 min | 1.6% | 1,730 |
| Frontier Airlines | 55.2% | 82 min | 0.0% | 58 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to OMA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,646 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 8am–9am | 89.5% | 0.9% | 540 |
| 9am–10am | 82.3% | 1.2% | 241 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.3% | 0.0% | 89 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.7% | 1.5% | 476 |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.2% | 1.1% | 180 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.7% | 0.9% | 221 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.0% | 1.0% | 413 |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.8% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.8% | 1.2% | 510 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.5% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.8% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 10pm–11pm | 76.1% | 1.4% | 693 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 29 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to OMA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 76.0% | -6.0 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.3% | -4.8 pts | 1.9% | 157 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.1% | -8.9 pts | 1.5% | 609 |
| All other days | 82.0% | — | 1.1% | 2,805 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).