Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in September 2024 that fell to 79% — a 15-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 6.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 677 mi
Best airline from LAX to ABQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 9 min | 0.2% | 3,689 |
| Southwest Airlines | 84% | 8 min | 0.2% | 946 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to ABQ
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 8 min |
| Friday | 86% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to ABQ delayed?
- 13% of LAX–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 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to ABQ?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 3,689 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–ABQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to ABQ?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to ABQ?
- The scheduled LAX–ABQ flight time averages 1h 59m over 677 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are LAX to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 LAX to ABQ?
- September 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 79% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 15-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,649 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.