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Route on-time record

ABQ to MDW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport). 493 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 2206 at 7:30 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

ABQ → MDW

Albuquerque to Chicago: 493 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

88%

Cancelled

1.6%

avg delay 6 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

92% on time vs 71% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

86% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 2206

    7:30 AM → 11:15 AM2h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • Short track record (47 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 47 flights

    Find Southwest 2206 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 164

    8:00 AM → 11:35 AM2h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    6.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.1% of the time (2 of 33).
    • Lands inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • Short track record (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 31 flights

    Find Southwest 164 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 3491

    7:40 AM → 11:20 AM2h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find Southwest 3491 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines86%

    493 flights · 88% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM90%

    312 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 9 AM to noon92%

    39 flights · avg delay 3 min

  • Noon to 3 PM85%

    95 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • 3 to 6 PM71%

    47 flights · avg delay 20 min

Best day: Friday (92%). Worst: Sunday (82%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
91
F
93
M
91
A
94
M
90
J
85
J
76
A
85
S
90
O
87
N
91
D
85

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)51%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume24%
  • Late-arriving aircraft22%
  • Severe weather3%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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ABQ to MDW questions

What time of day is best to fly ABQ to MDW?
9 AM to noon: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 71% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from ABQ to MDW?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 493 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ABQ to MDW?
July (76% on time); the best was April (94%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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