Albuquerque (ABQ) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Oakland (OAK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 353 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 90% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 5 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.97
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 889 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABQ to OAK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 4 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 6 min |
| Friday | 88% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 90% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 5 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system7%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABQ to OAK delayed?
- 11% of ABQ–OAK 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 5 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABQ to OAK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABQ to OAK?
- The scheduled ABQ–OAK flight time averages 2h 33m over 889 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are ABQ to OAK flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 OAK?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 723 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.