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BA5279 Flight Status British Airways: Chicago to Omaha (BAW5279)

BA 5279 Chicago to Omaha Flight Status

British Airways Flight BA5279 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Omaha Eppley Airfield OMA is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 5th, 2026.
Check the table below for BA5279's most recent flight history:

BA 5279 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 05 12:16 13:27
Landed
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Jan 04 12:11 13:20
Landed
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Jan 03 12:08 13:17
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Jan 02 12:23 13:32
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Jan 01 12:12 13:25
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British Airways BA 5279 Chicago to Omaha Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA5279 connects Chicago, United States to Omaha, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Omaha Eppley Airfield OMA.

How long is the BA5279 flight from Chicago to Omaha?

The average flight time from Chicago to Omaha is 1 hour and 11 minutes. The flight distance is 668 km / 415 miles and the average flight speed is 548 km/h / 340 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA5279 Chicago to Omaha?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA5279 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest BA5279 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 13:27.

How else can the flight BA5279 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW5279, BA 5279, BAW 5279.

How often is flight BA5279 delayed?

On average, 20% of all BA5279 flights are delayed. The average delay is 62 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA5279 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA5279 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our BA5279 Flight Tracker above for more details.

BA5279 and Chicago ORD to Omaha OMA Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA4271, UA398, AA3108, AA4354

Other flights arriving at Omaha OMA: WN3622, WN2967, UA6180, AA4271

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Omaha OMA.

BA5279 British Airways Flight: Chicago to Omaha Route Map

BA5279 British Airways Flight Map: Chicago to Omaha
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