Omaha to Houston (OMA–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4:15 PM
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B38M
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Omaha to Houston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 806 mi 2h 20m nonstop 131 1-stop hubs

OMA–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 806 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 131 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore OMA Routes HOU Routes OMA Live Flights HOU Live Flights OMA Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OMA–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8, 7S7 2h20 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OMA to HOU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OMA to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
131
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,251
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric OMA→HOU LNK→HOU DSM→HOU
Distance from OMA – 55 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 2h 20m 1h 6m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Lincoln (LNK) to Houston flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Houston flights · Grand Island (GRI) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of OMA with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Omaha.
OMA: CDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Omaha, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
806 mi / 1,297 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Facts

OMA–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Houston route.
Route details
Distance806 mi / 1,297 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections131 hubs
Origin: OMA
Full nameEppley Airfield
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OMA to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 806 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from OMA to HOU. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHK, LNK, GRI, ADS, CXO, PWA, SAT, LIT, DSM, CID, FTW, SAF, RST, AUS, BJC, CMI, CVG, APA, BFF, PWK, LUK, PNS, PGA, ASE, GRB, PDK, SBN, STP, MKC, SDF, EGE, IND, UES, RIL, HDN, DSI, GSP, MKE, BTR, GUF, BAZ, COS, OKC, CAE, CRW, AVL, ORD, AGS, GSO, PIE, ORL, TUS, AIK, CLE, YHM, JAX, TLC, YYZ, SCF, APF, CRG, CHS, FXE, CLT, MRK, VRB, JAC, CUN, LBB, PBI, IAD, PGD, TMB, SRQ, OPF, TEB, TPA, QRO, VNY, FCA, SUA, SNA, HPN, CLD, FLL, SGU, SBA, YYC, PHL, SUN, POU, LGB, BOS, SJC, PSP, MIA, BED, EWR, YOW, APC, RNO, OAK, STS, BFI, SFO, YVR, STT, SLC, MSP, DAL, DFW, MDW, BNA, ATL, DEN, MCO, STL, LAS, PHX, LAX, DCA, HCR, VPS, LGA, SAN, CMA, MCI, SUS, BTA, JWN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HOU to OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNK, DSM and GRI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 OMA to HOU

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OMA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to HOU ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 806 miles (1,297 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

131 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MHK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Des Moines (DSM) and Grand Island (GRI).