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

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DL5608
DL Delta
E70
8:05 AM
EDT T2
10:16 AM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WN206
WN Southwest
737
11:45 AM
EDT T1
1:45 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2260
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
EDT T1
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1757
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
EDT T1
6:40 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3319
WN Southwest
7M8
4:50 PM
EDT T1
6:40 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2966
WN Southwest
737
4:55 PM
EDT T1
6:55 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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DL5608
DL Delta
E70
11:00 AM
CDT TM
2:31 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN4120
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
CDT
3:55 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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WN2064
WN Southwest
738
6:06 PM
CDT
9:42 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Washington to Omaha
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,009 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 44 1-stop hubs

DCA–OMA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,009 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 44 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
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 7M8, 7S7 2h50-3h 0%
DL Delta Air Lines 6 E70 3h11 0% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 70%)
SkyTeam: DL (6 flights/wk, 30%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,668
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → OMA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
OMA → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → OMA delays →

Other ways to reach Omaha from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric DCA→OMA IAD→OMA DOV→OMA
Distance from DCA 23 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 20 1 1
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 12m 3h 4m
Departure OTP 0%
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 50m to 3h 11m.
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 50m to 3h 11m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections44 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 50m to 3h 11m. The route covers 1,009 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from DCA to OMA. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, SDF, PIT, YYZ, MKE, IND, HPN, ICT, EWR, PHL, AGS, BDL, CHA, APA, MSY, TUL, JAX, AUS, EYW, CLT, STL, DTW, ORD, MDW, MSP, ATL, DFW, DAL, MIA, LGA, BNA, MCO, PHX, LAS, FLL, SEA, DEN, HOU, SAN, IAH, LAX, SRQ, SFO and SLC. 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, DOV and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 20 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 50 minutes to 3 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,009 miles (1,624 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 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), Dover (DOV) and Charlottesville (CHO).