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

SAN Airport Page →
1,311 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 56m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WN3131
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
PDT T1
4:20 PM
CDT
3h 15m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2267
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
PDT T1
4:55 PM
CDT
3h 15m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1256
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
PDT T1
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 15m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2024
WN Southwest
737
11:20 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
PDT
3h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4905
WN Southwest
73H
12:20 PM
CDT
1:30 PM
PDT
3h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
PHX Phoenix 4h 42m AAASBA → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Omaha flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 50m ASDLF9 → EJAG4JTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Omaha flights
DEN Denver 4h 50m ACASCM → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Omaha flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 41m AFASDL → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Omaha flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 47m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Omaha flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 55m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Omaha flights
AUS Austin 5h 55m ASWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Omaha flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 58m AFAMAV → AAQFQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Omaha flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 3m ACASAZ → AAEKUA San Francisco (SFO) to Omaha flights
DAL Dallas 6h 15m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Omaha flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Omaha
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,311 mi 3h 15m nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–OMA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,311 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Omaha (OMA) Omaha to San Diego flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–OMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 6 7M8, 7S7 3h15 85% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 85% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to OMA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
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
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PHX ~4h 42m LAS ~4h 50m DEN ~4h 50m AZA ~4h 51m OKC ~5h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,457
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
SAN → OMA
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
90%
Return
OMA → SAN
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → OMA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Omaha from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric SAN→OMA CLD→OMA SNA→OMA
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 7 – –
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 51m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Omaha flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Omaha flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Omaha flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Eppley Airfield.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Omaha.
Distance & Flight Time
1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: OMA
Full nameEppley Airfield
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to OMA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Eppley Airfield take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,311 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAN to OMA: Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver.
Omaha is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from OMA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to OMA

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to OMA is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,311 miles (2,109 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).