San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 71% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 896 mi
Best airline from SFO to ABQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 0.5% | 930 |
| United Airlines | 82% | 11 min | 0.7% | 456 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFO to ABQ
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFO to ABQ delayed?
- 17% of SFO–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SFO to ABQ?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 930 flights. 2 airlines flew SFO–ABQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFO to ABQ?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFO to ABQ?
- The scheduled SFO–ABQ flight time averages 2h 35m over 896 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are SFO to ABQ flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 SFO to ABQ?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,386 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.