Omaha to San Diego (OMA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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73H
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2:05 PM
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3h 20m
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WN2026
WN Southwest
B38M
1:10 PM
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2:40 PM
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3h 30m
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WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 AM
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3h 5m
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WN Southwest
7M8
4:55 PM
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10:00 PM
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Omaha to San Diego
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,311 mi 3h 20m nonstop -2h behind 57 1-stop hubs

OMA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,311 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OMA–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 73H, B38M 3h20-3h30 77% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
B38M – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 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 SAN direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OMA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
SCF ~4h 47m PSP ~4h 51m EGE ~5h 14m ALO ~5h 21m SBA ~5h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,431
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
OMA → SAN
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
76%
Return
SAN → OMA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OMA delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric OMA→SAN MCI→SAN
Distance from OMA – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 15
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 77% –
Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of OMA with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Omaha.
OMA: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Omaha, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 30m.
Facts

OMA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: OMA
Full nameEppley Airfield
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OMA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,311 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from OMA to SAN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, PSP, EGE, ALO, SBA, BJC, HDN, TUS, OAK, APC, SUN, FCA, SJC, BOI, JAC, BFI, SAT, IND, MKE, GSP, YYC, COS, YYZ, SUA, PBI, APF, HPN, IAD, PGD, TEB, TPA, PHL, EWR, LAX, IAH, SFO, MSP, DEN, ATL, LAS, SLC, DFW, PHX, DAL, ORD, HOU, DTW, MDW, BNA, RNO, CLT, STL, MIA, SEA, DCA, FLL and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Omaha.
Yes, return flights from SAN to OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 SAN

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OMA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to SAN ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,311 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI).