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

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806 mi airlines 16/wk
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WN3849
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1775
WN Southwest
7M8
3:40 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1031
WN Southwest
7M8
4:15 PM
CDT
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN518
WN Southwest
73H
4:55 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3571
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3327
WN Southwest
7M8
6:19 PM
CDT
8:17 PM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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WN3265
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
CDT T4
10:20 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN2391
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
CDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2809
WN Southwest
738
8:15 AM
CDT T4
10:30 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1343
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Omaha to Houston
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 806 mi 1h 44m nonstop 63 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 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 73H, 7M8 1h58-2h25 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, OMA to HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OMA to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,300
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
OMA → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
HOU → OMA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OMA delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric OMA→HOU MCI→HOU MHK→HOU
Distance from OMA 152 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 16 42 1
Flight time 1h 44m 2h 10m 0h 36m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of OMA with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

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 1h 44m to 2h 25m.

OMA–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Houston route.
Route details
Distance806 mi / 1,297 km
Flight time1h 44m to 2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 14 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OMA to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 44m to 2h 25m. The route covers 806 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from OMA to HOU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CXO, EGE, GRB, SAF, STP, BJC, SAT, ASE, BTR, IND, TLC, YHM, SRQ, GSP, JAX, CLE, APF, SCF, IAD, YYZ, TUS, PBI, CRG, CLT, LBB, SUA, JAC, VRB, TEB, TPA, PSP, QRO, FCA, PHL, HPN, EWR, SUN, ORD, SBA, OAK, SJC, SFO, FLL, DFW, STL, MDW, ATL, MCO, DAL, DEN, BNA, LAS, MIA, PHX, DCA, SLC, LAX, HCR, SAN, MSP, LGA, COS and FTW. 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 MCI and MHK. 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 OMA to HOU

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OMA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to HOU ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 806 miles (1,297 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CXO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI) and Manhattan (MHK).