DCA → OMAWashington to Omaha

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Direct flights from Washington (DCA) to Omaha (OMA): 15 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 90% of the last 10 tracked flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 12 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 12 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,624 km, an estimated 2 hours 35 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Omaha. Updated 5 November 2026 at 04:33 UTC.

DCA Washington smooth · +10
OMA Omaha smooth · +0
1,624 km · ~2h 35m est.
dep bank 08:15–16:5515x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 15x weekly · nonstop
90% on time

of the last 10 tracked DCA → OMA flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −12 min. 0 of 12 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−12 minacross the last 10 arrivals
Flight time~2h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures15x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 12

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Delta Air LinesSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Delta Air LinesDL100% on time

Flights DL5608 08:15 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su

Southwest AirlinesWN

Flights WN1353 16:00 Tu We · WN153 16:05 Mo Su · WN1516 16:55 Mo Tu We Th Fr

History

operated legs · board outcomes
11-04DL5608dep +9 → arr−29
11-04WN1353dep +40 → arr+7
11-03DL5608dep +14 → arr−31
11-03WN1353dep +14 → arr−27
11-02DL5608dep +18 → arr−17
11-02WN153departed+290
11-01DL5608dep +12 → arr−19
11-01WN153departed+220
10-30DL5608dep +18 → arr−12
10-30WN1516dep +36 → arr+11
10-29DL5608dep +29 → arr−6
10-29WN1516dep +59 → arr+29

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
DCAWashington +10 min smooth 🌤 overcast · S 9 kt Full DCA delay board →
OMAOmaha +0 min smooth ⛅ overcast · NW 13 kt Full OMA delay board →

Weather lens

Conditions are tightest at OMA: a 40% chance of a 15+ minute delay. In this weather, the more delayed of the two airports is typically about +12 min. Both figures come from the two airports' delay records in similar weather. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Washington to Omaha route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DCA to OMA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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DCA to OMA questions

Is DCA–OMA running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at DCA is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on DCA–OMA?

Operators schedule morning departures around 08:15 from DCA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the OMA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from DCA to OMA?

Great-circle distance is 1,624 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 145–169 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does DCA–OMA fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 15 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.