Detroit to Omaha (DTW–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–OMA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, KLM and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 47 | CR7, CR9 | 2h06-2h14 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Omaha from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→OMA | YQG→OMA | TOL→OMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 103 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 11m | 2h 7m | 1h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · OMA: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Omaha.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–OMA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to OMA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, KLM and Southwest Airlines. With 103 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to OMA is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,044 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 187 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Cleveland (CLE).