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$59+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Omaha (OMA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — OMA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Omaha

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Omaha
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Omaha. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1712:30 pm
MDW
-
OMA
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Tue 2/243:10 pm
OMA
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1712:45 pm
ORD
-
OMA
Nonstop1h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 2/2411:26 am
OMA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1812:10 pm
MDW
-
OMA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Wed 2/2510:55 am
OMA
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/52:40 pm
MDW
-
OMA
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Sat 5/91:20 pm
OMA
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$144
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/144:00 pm
ORD
-
OMA
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 2/173:22 pm
OMA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$144
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/249:55 am
ORD
-
OMA
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 4/17:00 am
OMA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$154
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:20 pm
MDW
-
OMA
1 stop3h 32m
Delta
Wed 4/112:18 pm
OMA
-
MDW
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:15 am
ORD
-
OMA
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Tue 2/246:05 am
OMA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/295:30 am
MDW
-
OMA
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/21:15 pm
OMA
-
MDW
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$164
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/103:50 pm
ORD
-
OMA
Nonstop1h 51m
American Airlines
Thu 2/127:18 pm
OMA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$164
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:00 am
MDW
-
OMA
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Mon 2/233:40 pm
OMA
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:45 am
ORD
-
OMA
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 2/236:45 pm
OMA
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$171

Find flight deals from Illinois to Omaha

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Omaha flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$306

Good round-trip deal

$245 or less

Good one-way deal

$260 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Omaha that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Omaha that are best for you.

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ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:50 am-10:34 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/10

6:42 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$117

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

4:00 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/3

11:26 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$117

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

10:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/3

3:10 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$127

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/17

12:30 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/24

3:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop3h 10m

$127

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

12:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/25

10:55 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$127

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

9:48 am-11:34 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/2

7:38 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$144

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/24

7:20 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/1

12:18 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$157

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

2:05 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/3

6:05 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$157

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

1:57 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/1

10:27 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$157

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/10

5:37 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$157

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Omaha

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Omaha

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Omaha?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Omaha (average of $122). Flying from Illinois to Omaha in May is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to OMA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Omaha. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Omaha at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Omaha?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Omaha. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Omaha flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Omaha

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Omaha. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to OMA are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Omaha. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Omaha from Illinois?

    Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Omaha. It is only a 3.9 mi journey from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Omaha’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Omaha?

    For as low as $117, United Airlines can have you in Omaha from Illinois in 1h 44m. Illinois and Omaha are separated by a distance of 415 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Omaha one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Omaha are United Airlines ($72), American Airlines ($88), and Southwest ($99).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Omaha?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Chicago Midway - Omaha Eppley Airfield or Lambert-St Louis - Omaha Eppley Airfield when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Omaha.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Omaha?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Omaha consider choosing Royal Jordanian (78%), British Airways (69%) or Qatar Airways (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Omaha?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Omaha? While on average our users pay $339, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $107. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield), is priced around $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Omaha that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Omaha flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Omaha?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Omaha.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Omaha?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Omaha by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Omaha?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Omaha (average of $122). Flying from Illinois to Omaha in May is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Omaha

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Omaha. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$152Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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