Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 68% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 677 mi
Best airline from LAX to ABQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 9 min | 0.2% | 3,540 |
| Southwest Airlines | 85% | 8 min | 0.2% | 899 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to ABQ
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 8 min |
| Friday | 86% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft19%
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to ABQ delayed?
- 14% of LAX–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 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to ABQ?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 3,540 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 (93% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (74%). 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 58m over 677 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are LAX to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 0.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LAX to ABQ?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,453 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.