Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 (81% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,118 mi
Best airline from ORD to ABQ
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 12 min | 0.4% | 699 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 16 min | 1.3% | 611 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 17 min | 0.8% | 491 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 67% | 25 min | 1.8% | 282 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to ABQ
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 70% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to ABQ delayed?
- 24% of ORD–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to ABQ?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 699 flights. 4 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 7 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 24% of the time.
- How often are ORD to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 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 2,136 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.