Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~67 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 13 minutes. 10 airlines fly from Albuquerque, NM to 31 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 13 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Destinations
- 31
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 10
Plan your departure from ABQ
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 5 a.m.
- 95% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 86% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 0.9%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ABQ
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 13 min |
Busiest routes from ABQ
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ → PHX (Phoenix) | 3,307 | 83% | 13 min |
| ABQ → DEN (Denver) | 3,200 | 83% | 12 min |
| ABQ → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 2,278 | 78% | 22 min |
| ABQ → LAX (Los Angeles) | 2,218 | 88% | 10 min |
| ABQ → LAS (Las Vegas) | 1,719 | 82% | 12 min |
| ABQ → DAL (Dallas) | 1,628 | 83% | 10 min |
| ABQ → SLC (Salt Lake City) | 1,154 | 93% | 6 min |
| ABQ → ORD (Chicago) | 1,146 | 79% | 17 min |
| ABQ → ATL (Atlanta) | 997 | 88% | 11 min |
| ABQ → HOU (Houston) | 970 | 85% | 9 min |
| ABQ → AUS (Austin) | 830 | 81% | 12 min |
| ABQ → SFO (San Francisco) | 713 | 82% | 14 min |
| ABQ → SAN (San Diego) | 684 | 79% | 13 min |
| ABQ → SEA (Seattle) | 548 | 81% | 10 min |
| ABQ → IAH (Houston) | 474 | 91% | 8 min |
| ABQ → MDW (Chicago) | 449 | 88% | 7 min |
| ABQ → BWI (Baltimore) | 400 | 79% | 11 min |
| ABQ → OAK (Oakland) | 353 | 90% | 5 min |
| ABQ → BUR (Burbank) | 327 | 78% | 14 min |
| ABQ → IAD (Washington) | 272 | 84% | 15 min |
| ABQ → BNA (Nashville) | 253 | 69% | 17 min |
| ABQ → MCI (Kansas City) | 206 | 85% | 8 min |
| ABQ → MSP (Minneapolis) | 173 | 94% | 9 min |
| ABQ → JFK (New York) | 160 | 69% | 41 min |
Where flights into ABQ come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHX (Phoenix) → ABQ | 3,298 | 81% | 12 min |
| DEN (Denver) → ABQ | 3,201 | 78% | 14 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → ABQ | 2,275 | 69% | 23 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → ABQ | 2,219 | 87% | 9 min |
| LAS (Las Vegas) → ABQ | 1,716 | 78% | 13 min |
| DAL (Dallas) → ABQ | 1,626 | 77% | 14 min |
| SLC (Salt Lake City) → ABQ | 1,154 | 91% | 6 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → ABQ | 1,148 | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays at ABQ
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing ABQ.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Alternative airports near Albuquerque
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF — Santa Fe Municipal Airport | 49 mi | 80% | 19 min |
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Airline performance at ABQ
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 92% | 6 min | 113 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 90% | 9 min | 10,444 |
| Delta Air Lines | 89% | 11 min | 2,692 |
| United Airlines | 87% | 12 min | 4,050 |
| Envoy Air | 85% | 11 min | 2,041 |
| Spirit Airlines | 81% | 15 min | 399 |
| Alaska Airlines | 80% | 10 min | 1,090 |
| American Airlines | 80% | 23 min | 5,838 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 13 min | 24,778 |
| JetBlue Airways | 65% | 44 min | 367 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at ABQ?
- 18% of departures from Albuquerque International Sunport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 13 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from ABQ?
- Flights scheduled around 5 a.m. depart on time 95% of the time at ABQ, versus 49% around 9 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at ABQ?
- In this dataset, June 2026 was the weakest month at ABQ, with 75% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at ABQ?
- 0.9% of scheduled departures from ABQ were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 51,812 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.