Direct Flights from New York to Omaha
Nonstop service from EWR to OMA on United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
About Omaha
Omaha is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is located in the Midwestern United States along the Missouri River, about 10 mi (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha had a population of 486,051 at the 2020 census, and with a 2025 population estimate of 488,797, it is the 42nd-most populous U.S. city. The eight-county Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area extending into Iowa has approximately 1 million residents, the 55th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
Top things to do in Omaha
- Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
- The Joslyn Art Museum, commonly referred to as the Joslyn, is a fine arts museum in Omaha, Nebraska, the largest in the state. It opened in 1931 at the initiative of Sarah H.
- The Malcolm X House Site located at 3448 Pinkney Street in North Omaha, Nebraska, marks the place where Malcolm X first lived with his family.
- Saint Cecilia Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States.
- St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church building in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was formerly the cathedral of the Diocese of Omaha and was named St. Philomena's Cathedral at that time.
- USS Hazard (AM-240) is an Admirable-class minesweeper that served in the United States Navy during World War II.
- The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is a museum focusing on aircraft and nuclear missiles of the United States Air Force during the Cold War.
- The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park is a 440 acre drive-through wildlife park located near the town of Ashland, Nebraska, United States.
- Peony Park was an amusement park located at North 78th and Cass Streets in Omaha, Nebraska.
- The Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, also known as the Black Angel, is a historic object located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. This is the only work in Iowa by the American sculptor Daniel Chester French.
- Heartland of America Park is a public park located at 800 Douglas Street in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
- Gene Leahy Mall, also known locally as The Mall, is a 9.6-acre (39,000 m2) park located in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
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Planning a trip to Omaha
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Omaha is April–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 62–81°F.
- How long to stay
- Omaha rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Joslyn Art Museum, and Malcolm X House Site and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Omaha?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Omaha (OMA) on United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Omaha?
- United flies nonstop between New York (EWR) and Omaha (OMA).
- How far is Omaha from New York?
- Omaha is about 1,131 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Omaha?
- Popular things to do include Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Joslyn Art Museum, Malcolm X House Site, St. Cecilia Cathedral (Omaha), and more.
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