DCA → OMAWashington to Omaha

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Direct flights from Washington (DCA) to Omaha (OMA): 11 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 77% of the last 13 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 13 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 15 September 2026 at 15:33 UTC.

DCA Washington busy · +17
OMA Omaha smooth · +0
1,624 km · ~2h 35m est.
dep bank 08:15–16:5511x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 11x weekly · nonstop
77% on time

of the last 13 operated DCA → OMA flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −7 min. 0 of 13 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−7 minacross the last 13 operated legs
Flight time~2h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures11x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 13

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
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 AirlinesWN50% on time

Flights WN3036 16:50 Tu We · WN4311 16:55 Mo Th Fr

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-15DL5608dep +4 → arr−34
09-14DL5608dep +2 → arr−13
09-14WN4311dep +115 → arr+100
09-13DL5608dep +12 → arr−17
09-13WN2008dep +49 → arr+39
09-11DL5608dep +8 → arr−19
09-11WN4311dep +21 → arr−7
09-10DL5608dep +21 → arr+0
09-10WN4311dep +17 → arr+0
09-09DL5608dep +3 → arr−19
09-09WN3036dep +49 → arr+39
09-08DL5608dep +10 → arr−32
09-08WN3036dep +32 → arr+2

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 +17 min busy 🌤 scattered clouds · N 3 kt Full DCA delay board →
OMAOmaha +0 min smooth 🌤 overcast · NE 6 kt Full OMA delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at DCA and OMA: 48% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +12 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. 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 89/100. 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 11 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.