Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 56% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 744 mi
Best airline from IAH to ABQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 12 min | 0.7% | 148 |
| United Airlines | 77% | 14 min | 1.4% | 842 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IAH to ABQ
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft48%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IAH to ABQ delayed?
- 23% of IAH–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IAH to ABQ?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 148 flights. 2 airlines flew IAH–ABQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IAH to ABQ?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IAH to ABQ?
- The scheduled IAH–ABQ flight time averages 2h 25m over 744 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are IAH to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 IAH to ABQ?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 990 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.