Albuquerque (ABQ) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Dallas (DAL) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 67% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 580 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABQ to DAL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 12 min |
| Friday | 82% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABQ to DAL delayed?
- 18% of ABQ–DAL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABQ to DAL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABQ to DAL?
- The scheduled ABQ–DAL flight time averages 1h 45m over 580 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ABQ to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ABQ to DAL?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,458 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.