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

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WN3383
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 AM
PDT T1
3:35 PM
CDT
3h 5m
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WN1305
WN Southwest
7M8
4:55 PM
PDT T1
10:00 PM
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3h 5m
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WN1773
WN Southwest
73H
12:45 PM
CDT
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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Omaha
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,311 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 2 7M8, B38M 3h05 60% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 60% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
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 SAN to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SAF ~4h 14m PSP ~4h 20m TRM ~4h 28m SCF ~4h 36m UDD ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,361
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
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
Return
OMA → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
76%
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 PSP→OMA LAX→OMA
Distance from SAN – 85 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 4
Weekly flights 2 1 21
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 12m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Palm Springs (PSP) to Omaha flights · Los Angeles (LAX) 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 5m.
Facts

SAN–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance1,311 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
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 approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,311 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SAN to OMA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, PSP, TRM, SCF, UDD, RIL, TUS, EGE, FTW, SJC, OAK, AUS, TUL, MKE, MSY, IND, YYZ, IAD, PIT, TEB, APF, EWR, PHL, SFO, STL, SLC, DFW, MSP, DEN, LAX, ATL, PHX, LAS, MCO, MDW, ORD, CLT, DAL, BNA, DTW, MIA, HOU, DCA, FLL, SEA, IAH and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 PSP and LAX. 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 SAN to OMA

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

SAN to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to OMA ranges from 3 hours 5 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

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).