Detroit to Omaha (DTW–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL4055
DL Delta
CR9
8:30 AM
EDT TM
9:46 AM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2964
AF Air France
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3889
DL Delta
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:01 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3715
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:54 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4541
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:48 PM
EDT TM
9:06 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4110
DL Delta
CR9
6:28 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4055
DL Delta
CR9
10:27 AM
CDT
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3055
AF Air France
CR9
5:44 PM
CDT
8:44 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3889
DL Delta
CR9
5:44 PM
CDT TM
8:44 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Omaha
3 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 649 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

DTW–OMA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–OMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 CR9 2h09-2h16 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 CR9 2h18 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 6 CR9 2h20 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (34 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to OMA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,782
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
DTW → OMA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
OMA → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → OMA delays →

Other ways to reach Omaha from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric DTW→OMA YQG→OMA
Distance from DTW 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 34 1
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 57m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Eppley Airfield.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Omaha.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,044 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 20m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,044 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights34 out / 27 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to OMA flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Eppley Airfield take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 20m. The route covers 649 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from DTW to OMA. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBN, MKE, SDF, IND, YYZ, PIT, IAD, AGS, CHA, TUL, HPN, EWR, PHL, MSY, BDL, AUS, JAX, ORD, STL, MSP, BNA, CLT, MDW, LGA, IAH, ATL, DEN, MCO, MIA, PHX, DFW, DCA, SEA, FLL, LAS, LAX, SRQ, SLC, SAN, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Omaha is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from OMA to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQG. 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 DTW to OMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to OMA ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,044 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SBN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG).