Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ABQ–ORD. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 66% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,118 mi
Best airline from ABQ to ORD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 90% | 6 min | 1.8% | 113 |
| Envoy Air | 85% | 9 min | 1.0% | 489 |
| United Airlines | 81% | 16 min | 1.4% | 711 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 16 min | 0.7% | 301 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 27 min | 1.2% | 645 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABQ to ORD
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABQ to ORD delayed?
- 21% of ABQ–ORD 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ABQ to ORD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 113 flights. 5 airlines flew ABQ–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABQ to ORD?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABQ to ORD?
- The scheduled ABQ–ORD flight time averages 3h 1m over 1,118 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are ABQ to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 ORD?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,259 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.