Best Time to Fly OMA to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eppley Airfield → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
645 flights were scheduled from Omaha (OMA) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 80.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 83.5%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 77.5%.
April has been the best month (92% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
OMA to DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 83.5% | 72 min | 2.0% | 304 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77.5% | 57 min | 1.2% | 341 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OMA to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,284 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 10am–11am | 83.6% | 0.9% | 334 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.3% | 1.6% | 747 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.5% | 0.7% | 145 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 19 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on OMA to DCA
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) | Limited data | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 89.2% | +4.9 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.0% | -7.4 pts | 0.9% | 228 |
| All other days | 84.3% | — | 1.4% | 998 |
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).