Omaha to Philadelphia (OMA–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

OMA Airport Page →
1,086 mi airlines charter/private 25/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 59m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Aerolink Uganda.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5074
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:56 AM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2832
QR Qatar
CR9
1:25 PM
CDT
5:21 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5559
AA American
CR9
1:25 PM
CDT
5:21 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5195
AA American
CR9
1:39 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5559
AA American
CR9
10:45 AM
EDT TF
12:55 PM
CDT
3h 10m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5339
AA American
CR9
10:50 AM
EDT TF
12:59 PM
CDT
3h 9m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2615
QR Qatar
CR9
6:05 PM
EDT TF
8:23 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2634
QR Qatar
CR9
6:07 PM
EDT TF
8:23 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5545
AA American
CR9
6:07 PM
EDT TF
8:23 PM
CDT
3h 16m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MDW Chicago 4h 10m JTLWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
STL St Louis 4h 19m WN AAEIIB St Louis (STL) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 4h 39m WN AAEIQR Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 47m AAAFAM AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 53m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m DLWN AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 5h 9m AFDLKE AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 9m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 13m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
DAL Dallas 5h 55m JTLWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Omaha to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,086 mi 2h 56m nonstop +1h ahead

OMA–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,086 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OMA–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 CR9 2h51-2h56 82% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 4 CR9 2h56 82% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (25 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 PHL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OMA to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,729
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 → PHL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
80%
Return
PHL → OMA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OMA delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric OMA→PHL DSM→PHL GRI→PHL
Distance from OMA 117 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 25 49
Flight time 2h 56m 2h 16m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of OMA with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Omaha.
OMA: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Omaha, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

OMA–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,086 mi / 1,747 km
Flight time2h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OMA to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to Philadelphia International Airport take about 2h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,086 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from OMA to PHL: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Omaha.
Yes, return flights from PHL to OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM, GRI and MCI. 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 PHL

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OMA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to PHL is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,086 miles (1,747 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM), Grand Island (GRI) and Kansas City (MCI).