Best Time to Fly MDW to OMA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago Midway International → Eppley Airfield
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,326 flights were scheduled from Chicago (MDW) to Omaha (OMA) in the last 12 months, and 75.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and June the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
MDW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 75.4% | 51 min | 1.1% | 1,326 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MDW to OMA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,742 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 87.2% | 0.9% | 110 |
| 8am–9am | 90.1% | 1.1% | 347 |
| 9am–10am | 82.5% | 0.0% | 150 |
| 10am–11am | 80.0% | 1.3% | 157 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.6% | 0.5% | 223 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.8% | 1.1% | 181 |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.1% | 0.0% | 168 |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.2% | 0.7% | 155 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.7% | 1.8% | 219 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.5% | 0.9% | 107 |
| 5pm–6pm | 42.1% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.9% | 0.9% | 113 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.5% | 0.0% | 106 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.9% | 0.4% | 236 |
| 9pm–10pm | 62.9% | 1.7% | 234 |
| 10pm–11pm | 66.5% | 1.5% | 198 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MDW 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) | 69.4% | -12.2 pts | 3.9% | 51 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.6% | -12.1 pts | 0.0% | 115 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.7% | -10.9 pts | 0.9% | 534 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 0.9% | 2,042 |
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).