Omaha (OMA) to Houston (IAH) flights
United Airlines, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from Eppley Airfield to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 781-mile flight takes about 2h 22m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 781 mi · 1,257 km
- Flight time
- 2h 22m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying OMA to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A320-100/200 | 87,350 | 2h 20m |
| Mesa Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175 | 11,853 | 2h 24m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 6,886 | 2h 30m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
OMA to IAH flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:15am and the last at 2:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2015United Airlines | 6:15am | 8:37am | 10 | 90% |
| UA 2399United Airlines | 6:15am | 8:37am | 10 | 92% |
| UA 6224United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:15am | 8:50am | 11 | 100% |
| UA 2662United Airlines | 8:00am | 10:22am | 10 | 92% |
| UA 5318United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:30am | 11:05am | 20 | 95% |
| UA 6259United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:58pm | 5:25pm | 10 | 83% |
| UA 6243United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:59pm | 5:33pm | 21 | 100% |
Is OMA to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 1,035 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 2pm the least (76%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (33%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,035 | 86% | 11 min | 0.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 361 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 309 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 172 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 166 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 24 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 79 | 7,265 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 6,820 | |
| October 2025 | 66 | 7,385 | |
| November 2025 | 86 | 8,018 | |
| December 2025 | 93 | 10,572 | |
| January 2026 | 93 | 9,822 | |
| February 2026 | 83 | 9,337 | |
| March 2026 | 90 | 9,733 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 9,200 | |
| May 2026 | 94 | 9,677 | |
| June 2026 | 88 | 8,949 | |
| July 2026 | 92 | 9,489 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.