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Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance

Data through May 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 78%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
83%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
9 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.3%
Flights/day
2.7
last 12 months
Duration
3h 20m
scheduled
Distance
1,269 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for ATL to ABQ flights50%75%100%June 2024: 90% on-time (81 flights)90Jun 2024July 2024: 68% on-time (79 flights)68August 2024: 84% on-time (82 flights)84September 2024: 84% on-time (80 flights)84Sep 2024October 2024: 92% on-time (96 flights)92November 2024: 92% on-time (78 flights)92December 2024: 83% on-time (84 flights)83Dec 2024January 2025: 80% on-time (72 flights)80February 2025: 79% on-time (70 flights)79March 2025: 84% on-time (86 flights)84Mar 2025April 2025: 81% on-time (86 flights)81May 2025: 64% on-time (87 flights)64June 2025: 79% on-time (86 flights)79Jun 2025July 2025: 82% on-time (88 flights)82August 2025: 86% on-time (82 flights)86September 2025: 86% on-time (77 flights)86Sep 2025October 2025: 90% on-time (96 flights)90November 2025: 87% on-time (78 flights)87December 2025: 83% on-time (88 flights)83Dec 2025January 2026: 81% on-time (71 flights)81February 2026: 80% on-time (70 flights)80March 2026: 83% on-time (87 flights)83Mar 2026April 2026: 92% on-time (86 flights)92May 2026: 85% on-time (87 flights)85

Best time to fly from ATL to ABQ

Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (73%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, ATL to ABQ8 a.m.: 92% on-time (328 flights)89 a.m.: 90% on-time (181 flights)911 a.m.: 84% on-time (188 flights)1112 p.m.: 85% on-time (27 flights)121 p.m.: 83% on-time (90 flights)132 p.m.: 83% on-time (412 flights)147 p.m.: 75% on-time (90 flights)198 p.m.: 82% on-time (349 flights)209 p.m.: 73% on-time (287 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday83%8 min
Tuesdaybest86%8 min
Wednesday85%8 min
Thursday83%8 min
Friday84%11 min
Saturday81%10 min
Sunday81%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%
  • Weather4%

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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 9 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?
1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
What 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 1,977 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.