Washington to Omaha (DCA–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5608
DL Delta
E70
8:05 AM
EDT T2
10:11 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WN2260
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
EDT T1
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL5864
DL Delta
E75
3:34 PM
EDT T2
5:41 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3319
WN Southwest
7M8
4:50 PM
EDT T1
6:40 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1757
WN Southwest
B38M
5:44 PM
EDT T1
7:31 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5608
DL Delta
E70
11:00 AM
CDT TM
2:34 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN2391
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3628
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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DL5865
DL Delta
E75S
6:22 PM
CDT TM
9:56 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Omaha
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,009 mi 2h 47m nonstop -1h behind 72 1-stop hubs

DCA–OMA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,009 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–OMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 8 E70, E75 3h06-3h07 100% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737, 7M8, B38M 2h47-2h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (8 flights/wk, 53%)
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 47%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to OMA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,759
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Omaha from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric DCA→OMA IAD→OMA BWI→OMA
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 1
Weekly flights 15 1
Flight time 2h 47m 2h 27m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Eppley Airfield.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Omaha is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · OMA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Omaha.
Distance & Flight Time
1,009 mi / 1,624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m to 3h 7m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance1,009 mi / 1,624 km
Flight time2h 47m to 3h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to OMA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Eppley Airfield take approximately 2h 47m to 3h 7m. The route covers 1,009 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from DCA to OMA. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, LEX, CLE, DSM, IND, CMH, SDF, BWI, CVG, PIT, YYZ, MKE, HPN, ICT, LIT, AGS, EVV, TUL, SWF, CHS, SYR, ALB, MCI, BOS, GRR, JFK, CRW, APA, BDL, SGR, CHA, PSM, ISM, MSY, OPF, JAX, DAB, AUS, TPA, FLL, ECP, PNS, RSW, PBI, EYW, MIA, PDX, ATL, DTW, ORD, SAN, MCO, CLT, MSP, STL, MDW, IAH, BNA, DFW, LGA, DEN, DAL, LAS, PHL, PHX, HOU, EWR, LAX, SLC, SRQ, SEA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Omaha is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from OMA to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and DOV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to OMA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to OMA ranges from 2 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,009 miles (1,624 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Dover (DOV).