New York to Omaha (JFK–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JFK Airport Page →
1,152 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DCA Washington 5h 17m AAAFAM → DLWN Washington (DCA) to Omaha flights
BNA Nashville 5h 19m AAB6DL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Omaha flights
DTW Detroit 5h 19m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Omaha flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 23m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Omaha flights
ORD Chicago 5h 26m AAAFAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Omaha flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 44m AFAMB6 → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Omaha flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 9m AAAFAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Omaha flights
TPA Tampa 6h 42m AFATB6 → EJAWN Tampa (TPA) to Omaha flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 48m AAAMAT → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Omaha flights
IAH Houston 7h 2m ATB6QR → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Omaha flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Omaha
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,152 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–OMA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Omaha (OMA) Omaha to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MDW ~4h 47m DCA ~5h 17m BNA ~5h 19m DTW ~5h 19m CVG ~5h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,941
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → OMA
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Arriving
86%
Return
OMA → JFK
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → OMA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Omaha from New York

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric JFK→OMA LGA→OMA TEB→OMA
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 11
Weekly flights ~1 37 1
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 10m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 37% – –
New York (LGA) to Omaha flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Omaha flights · Newark (EWR) to Omaha flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Eppley Airfield.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Omaha.
Distance & Flight Time
1,152 mi / 1,853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance1,152 mi / 1,853 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: OMA
Full nameEppley Airfield
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to OMA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eppley Airfield take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,152 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Omaha is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from OMA to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 JFK to OMA

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to OMA is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,152 miles (1,853 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).