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

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WS7082cs
WS WestJet
CR9
8:30 AM
EDT TM
9:46 AM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4055+5
DL Delta
CR9
8:30 AM
EDT TM
9:46 AM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3889+4
DL Delta
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
4:56 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1841cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:02 PM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2964cs
AF Air France
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
4:56 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3715+4
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:54 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1871cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:54 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL5758
KL KLM
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:54 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3235cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TM
8:54 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3615+2
DL Delta
CR9
7:48 PM
EDT TM
8:59 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AM4541cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:48 PM
EDT TM
9:06 PM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AF3070cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:48 PM
EDT TM
8:59 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2957
AF Air France
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT TM
9:01 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4110+3
DL Delta
CR9
6:25 AM
CDT
9:29 AM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS4293cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
6:28 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3236cs
KE Korean
CR9
6:28 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8360cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:28 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4055+5
DL Delta
CR9
10:29 AM
CDT TM
1:29 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3055cs
AF Air France
CR9
5:38 PM
CDT TM
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3889+4
DL Delta
CR9
5:38 PM
CDT TM
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Omaha
1 carrier, 89 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 89 Flights/wk 649 mi 2h 6m nonstop -1h behind 76 1-stop hubs

DTW–OMA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 76 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 Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS 28 CR9 2h06-2h16 100% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL, KE, KL, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (28 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
12
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
89
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,919
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 Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric DTW→OMA YQG→OMA CLE→OMA
Distance from DTW 21 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 89
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 7m 1h 42m
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 6m to 2h 18m.
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 6m to 2h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights89 out / 48 return
1-stop connections76 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 6m to 2h 18m. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 89 nonstop flights per week from DTW to OMA. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, YNG, IND, CLE, CMI, MKE, LEX, LIT, SDF, CVG, CMH, TUL, YYZ, PIT, SUS, GRR, MCI, FTY, TEB, ICT, BWI, MDT, AUS, IAD, AGS, HPN, SYR, ALB, CHA, CHS, BOS, MSY, BDL, JFK, JAX, TPA, APF, PIE, RSW, FLL, SCF, PBI, VNY, CCR, MIA, SNA, SJC, CUN, SJD, PDX, MBJ, ORD, MCO, MSP, BNA, STL, ATL, MDW, DEN, CLT, IAH, SFO, DFW, LGA, LAX, PHL, LAS, DCA, SLC, EWR, PHX, SRQ, DAL, SEA, SAN 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, CLE and GRR. 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 Delta Air Lines. With 89 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 6 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,044 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).