Charter route · Midwest
Dallas → Omaha
KADS → KOMA · 502 nm · 1h 34m typical block · $15,500–$22,000 midsize jet
502 nm
Distance
1h 34m
Block time (midsize jet)
$15,500–$22,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Dallas–Omaha run covers 502 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 34m block time from KADS to KOMA.
Omaha peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KOMA tighten around holidays and major events. Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting in May is massive private aviation event.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 13m | $6,500–$9,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 37m | $11,500–$16,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 34m | $15,500–$22,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 30m | $18,000–$25,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 29m | $25,000–$35,000 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
Dallas to Omaha: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Dallas to Omaha?
The trip covers about 502 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 34m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 37m, a heavy jet about 1h 29m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Dallas to Omaha cost?
One-way estimates run $15,500–$22,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $6,500 (turboprop) to $35,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Dallas and Omaha?
Departures typically use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW; arrivals use KOMA. When KOMA is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KOFF, KLNK, KOLU, KSUX.
What size aircraft is right for Dallas to Omaha?
At 502 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Dallas to Omaha?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.