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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4672
DL Delta
CR9
9:32 AM
EDT TC
12:07 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2939
WN Southwest
73H
2:30 PM
EDT TB
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4900+1
DL Delta
CR9
8:48 PM
EDT TC
11:20 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5295+1
DL Delta
CR9
7:10 AM
CDT TM
11:02 AM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8273cs
WS WestJet
CR9
8:00 AM
CDT TM
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2391
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 AM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2493
WN Southwest
7M8
11:00 AM
CDT
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1692
DL Delta
221
12:00 PM
CDT
3:51 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4672
DL Delta
CR9
12:35 PM
CDT
4:31 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5415
DL Delta
CR9
12:48 PM
CDT
4:41 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN843
WN Southwest
73H
12:55 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1709
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5102+1
DL Delta
CR9
6:16 PM
CDT TM
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to Omaha
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,145 mi 3h 30m nonstop -1h behind 84 1-stop hubs

LGA–OMA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,145 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–OMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 12 CR9 3h32-3h35 70% SkyTeam WS
WN Southwest Airlines 6 73H 3h30 70%
AA American Airlines 1 70% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (12 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 32%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to OMA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
84
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,451
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 New York

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric LGA→OMA JFK→OMA TEB→OMA
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 8
Weekly flights 18 1 6
Flight time 3h 30m 2h 42m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Eppley Airfield.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Omaha.
Distance & Flight Time
1,145 mi / 1,843 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 35m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance1,145 mi / 1,843 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 41 return
1-stop connections84 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to OMA flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Eppley Airfield take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,145 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from LGA to OMA. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, SUS, HPN, PWK, PNE, ADW, CLE, CHO, LEX, BDL, IND, YYZ, DSM, JFK, PHL, CMH, CVG, IAD, PIT, SDF, ALB, BED, MKE, BOS, EWR, SYR, BWI, PSM, TUL, LIT, CHS, AGS, GRR, MCI, APA, RIL, EGE, CHA, SGR, ISM, MSY, ASE, SUA, BCT, TMB, OPF, JAX, TEX, TPA, FLL, APF, RSW, PNS, VRB, AUS, ECP, PBI, EYW, LAS, SCF, MIA, PHX, SLC, VNY, LGB, SJC, OAK, SFO, STL, MCO, IAH, DTW, ATL, MSP, ORD, MDW, DFW, DEN, BNA, CLT, DCA, DAL, HOU and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Omaha is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from OMA to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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 LGA to OMA

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LGA to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to OMA ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,145 miles (1,843 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

84 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 New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).