Houston (HOU) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Houston (HOU) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 67% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 759 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to ABQ
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to ABQ delayed?
- 19% of HOU–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to ABQ?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to ABQ?
- The scheduled HOU–ABQ flight time averages 2h 15m over 759 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are HOU to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 HOU to ABQ?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,945 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.