Dallas (DAL) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 64% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 580 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to ABQ
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 14 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 operations30%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to ABQ delayed?
- 22% of DAL–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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to ABQ?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to ABQ?
- The scheduled DAL–ABQ flight time averages 1h 51m over 580 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DAL to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 DAL to ABQ?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,335 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.