Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 56% — a 39-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,118 mi
Best airline from ORD to ABQ
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 3.5% | 114 |
| United Airlines | 80% | 12 min | 0.7% | 711 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 17 min | 0.8% | 491 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 18 min | 1.1% | 644 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 24 min | 1.7% | 301 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to ABQ
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 69% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to ABQ delayed?
- 25% of ORD–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to ABQ?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 114 flights. 5 airlines flew ORD–ABQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to ABQ?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to ABQ?
- The scheduled ORD–ABQ flight time averages 3h 19m over 1,118 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are ORD to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 ORD to ABQ?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,261 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.