Flights to Omaha, NE
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Omaha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lincoln Airport (LNK, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppley Airfield | OMA | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,502 ft | 984 ft |
| Lincoln Airport (regional) | LNK | 83 km (52 mi) | 12,901 ft | 1,219 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,502 ft, OMA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 984 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Omaha
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Toronto | Canada | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Omaha to Chicago | United States | 693 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Omaha to Houston | United States | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Omaha to San Antonio | United States | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Omaha to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Omaha to Dallas | United States | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Omaha to Fort Worth | United States | 956 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Omaha to Austin | United States | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Omaha to Columbus | United States | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Omaha to Charlotte | United States | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Omaha to Indianapolis | United States | 843 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Omaha to Winnipeg | Canada | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Omaha to Denver | United States | 783 km (486 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Omaha to Mississauga | Canada | 1,359 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Omaha to Nashville | United States | 975 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| Omaha to Oklahoma City | United States | 658 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Omaha to El Paso | United States | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Omaha to Brampton | Canada | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Omaha to Detroit | United States | 1,075 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Omaha to Memphis | United States | 852 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Omaha to Louisville | United States | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Omaha to Hamilton | Canada | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Omaha to Shanghai | China | 11,089 km (6,890 mi) | about 14 h 58 min |
| Omaha to Chongqing | China | 11,808 km (7,337 mi) | about 15 h 53 min |
| Omaha to Chengdu | China | 11,758 km (7,306 mi) | about 15 h 49 min |
| Omaha to Beijing | China | 10,417 km (6,473 mi) | about 14 h 6 min |
| Omaha to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,316 km (5,789 mi) | about 12 h 42 min |
| Omaha to Tianjin | China | 10,467 km (6,504 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| Omaha to Wuhan | China | 11,446 km (7,112 mi) | about 15 h 25 min |
| Omaha to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,857 km (7,368 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Omaha?
Eppley Airfield (OMA) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, LNK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is OMA from Omaha city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Omaha on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.