Burbank (BUR) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burbank (BUR) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 327 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.90
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 672 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUR to ABQ
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 5 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 97% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 83% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 91% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft64%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUR to ABQ delayed?
- 14% of BUR–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 7 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUR to ABQ?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUR to ABQ?
- The scheduled BUR–ABQ flight time averages 1h 53m over 672 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are BUR to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 BUR to ABQ?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 714 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.