New York (JFK) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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, 64% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.44
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,826 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to ABQ
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 55% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 64% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 31 min |
| Fridaybest | 71% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather3%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 28 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to ABQ?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (59%). 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 54m 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% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for JFK to ABQ?
- Friday flights have the best record at 71% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 55%.
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Based on 344 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.