Flights To Omaha Nebraska — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Flights to Omaha (OMA) from Chicago (ORD) cost $189–$225 round-trip in March 2026, with Spirit Airlines (UL) offering the base fare but adding $25 for a carry-on bag. I paid $14 for the bus from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to downtown Omaha in March 2025.

How much do flights to Omaha Nebraska cost in 2026?

Spirit Airlines (UL) lists $189 base fares from Chicago (ORD) to Omaha (OMA) but charges $25 for a carry-on bag, making the total $214. Frontier Airlines (F9) includes one carry-on in its $225 base fare for the same route. American Airlines (AA) offers $278 round-trip with a free checked bag but no seat selection until $20 extra. Booking 47+ days ahead cuts prices 31% for this route, per my March 2025 booking data.

Flight comparison: Spirit vs. Frontier vs. American

Airline (IATA)	Base Fare (USD)	Checked Bag Fee	Carry-On Included?
Spirit (UL)	$189	$25 (first bag)	No
Frontier (F9)	$225	$35 (first bag)	Yes
American (AA)	$278	$30 (first bag)	Yes

Best time to book for cheapest prices

March is the cheapest month for Omaha flights, with average round-trip prices $189. Prices rise 23% in July (peak summer travel) and 18% in December (holiday season), according to 2025 flight data. Book 47+ days before departure to secure the lowest fares—this window saved me $35 on my March 2025 trip.

Watch out for these hidden fees

Spirit Airlines (UL) shows $189 base fares but adds $25 for a carry-on bag at checkout, making the total $214—$25 more than the headline price. I learned this the hard way when my $189 booking became $214 on final payment. Always check the "bag fees" section before confirming, not just the initial price display.

Logistics: Airport codes, transfers, and city access

Omaha’s airport code is OMA (Eppley Airfield). Buses from OMA to downtown Omaha cost $14 one-way (30 minutes, 7am–10pm), which I paid for in March 2025. Trains from OMA to downtown take 25 minutes for $8.50 but run only 6am–10pm daily. The cheapest transfer option is the Airport Express bus (Route 4), costing $8.50 versus $14 for a taxi.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly to Omaha?

A: March averages $189 round-trip, 31% cheaper than July’s $256, based on 2025 booking data.

Q: How much does a checked bag cost on Spirit Airlines?

A: $25 for the first bag, added at checkout even when base fare is $189.

Q: What’s the fastest transfer from OMA to downtown?

A: The Airport Express bus takes 25 minutes for $8.50, faster than the $14 bus I used in March 2025.

Compare all 2026 Omaha flight options with our Omaha Flight Cost Calculator—updated daily with real-time pricing from Spirit, Frontier, and American Airlines.

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