San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 69% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 896 mi
Best airline from SFO to ABQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 10 min | 0.6% | 854 |
| United Airlines | 81% | 11 min | 0.7% | 437 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFO to ABQ
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 11 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 5 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 aircraft37%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather2%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 85%, based on 854 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 9 a.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 34m 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 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SFO to ABQ?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,291 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.