Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–ABQ. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 83% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 50% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (78% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 569 mi
Best airline from DFW to ABQ
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 11 min | 1.7% | 1,002 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 16 min | 1.0% | 99 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 27 min | 3.1% | 3,946 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to ABQ
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 73% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 23 min |
| Friday | 69% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft52%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to ABQ delayed?
- 31% of DFW–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to ABQ?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,002 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–ABQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to ABQ?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 6 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 DFW to ABQ?
- The scheduled DFW–ABQ flight time averages 1h 54m over 569 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DFW to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to ABQ?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,061 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.