New York (JFK) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (JFK) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 160 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 65% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.44
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,826 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to ABQ
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (70% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 72% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 62% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 35 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to ABQ delayed?
- 36% of JFK–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 30 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to ABQ?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (70% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to ABQ?
- The scheduled JFK–ABQ flight time averages 4h 55m over 1,826 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are JFK to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 JFK to ABQ?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 375 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.