Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 64% — a 28-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 (89% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,269 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to ABQ
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to ABQ delayed?
- 17% of ATL–ABQ 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 ATL to ABQ?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 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 ATL to ABQ?
- The scheduled ATL–ABQ flight time averages 3h 20m over 1,269 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are ATL to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 ATL to ABQ?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,071 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.