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Route on-time record

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

Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport). 474 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1450 at 9:30 AM.

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

IAH → ABQ

Houston to Albuquerque: 474 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

89% on time vs 77% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

77% chance on time

Check IAH to ABQ fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $319 (United 1381 on 2026-10-30). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 · United 1450

    9:30 AM → 10:57 AM2h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 77%).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find United 1450 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · United 1381

    8:29 PM → 9:56 PM2h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as United 1274, 2407; its record covers all of them.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (305 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 77% on time; 9 AM to noon: 89%).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 305 flights

    Find United 1381 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)77%

    49 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel

  • United Airlines77%

    425 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    62 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 6 to 9 PM77%

    364 flights · avg delay 14 min

Best day: Monday (81%). Worst: Thursday (74%).

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
81
F
86
M
80
A
80
M
69
J
56
J
62
A
79
S
72
O
88
N
88
D
76

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft45%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)36%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume14%
  • Severe weather5%

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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IAH to ABQ questions

What time of day is best to fly IAH to ABQ?
9 AM to noon: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 77% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from IAH to ABQ?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 49 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 IAH to ABQ?
June (56% on time); the best was October (88%), 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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