Albuquerque (ABQ) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from ABQ reach LAX on time 93% of the time, versus 81% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 88% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%. Among carriers, SkyWest Airlines has the edge at 91%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 677 mi
Best airline from ABQ to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 8 min | 0.2% | 3,539 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 13 min | 0.8% | 900 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABQ to LAX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 10 min |
| Friday | 87% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather6%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABQ to LAX delayed?
- 12% of ABQ–LAX flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ABQ to LAX?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 3,539 flights. 2 airlines flew ABQ–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABQ to LAX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABQ to LAX?
- The scheduled ABQ–LAX flight time averages 2h 12m over 677 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are ABQ to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ABQ to LAX?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 4,453 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.