Las Vegas (LAS) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 60% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 486 mi
Best airline from LAS to ABQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 1.1% | 371 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 13 min | 0.4% | 3,492 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to ABQ
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 16 min |
| Friday | 72% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft58%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to ABQ delayed?
- 23% of LAS–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to ABQ?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 371 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–ABQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to ABQ?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to ABQ?
- The scheduled LAS–ABQ flight time averages 1h 33m over 486 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LAS to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 LAS to ABQ?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,863 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.