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Route on-time record

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

Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport). 2,181 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 86% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4108 at 8:25 AM.

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

LAX → ABQ

Los Angeles to Albuquerque: 2,181 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

86%

Cancelled

0.3%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 79% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

86% chance on time

Check LAX to ABQ fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $238 (American 6515 on 2026-10-24). 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 · SkyWest 4108 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:25 AM → 11:25 AM2h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 4887, 4891; its record covers all of them.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (189 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 189 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 79%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 189 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 4139 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:40 AM → 11:42 AM2h 02m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 79%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 36 flights

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  3. #3 · SkyWest 4098 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:59 PM → 10:55 PM1h 56m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (169 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 170 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Moderate track record · 169 flights

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  4. #4 · Southwest 674

    7:25 AM → 10:15 AM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1478; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 79%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (53 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 53 flights

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  5. #5 · Southwest 1912

    9:55 PM → 12:45 AM1h 50m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
    • Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 33 flights

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  6. #6 · SkyWest 4091 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    2:37 PM → 5:26 PM1h 56m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 4895; its record covers all of them.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (290 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 291 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 290 flights

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  7. #7 · SkyWest 6458 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:29 AM → 1:31 PM2h 02m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 50% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 147 flights

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  8. #8 · SkyWest 6515 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:20 PM → 10:19 PM2h 00m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (279 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 279 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Strong track record · 279 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 2473

    5:10 PM → 8:00 PM1h 50m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 79% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

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  10. #10 · Southwest 835

    8:50 PM → 11:40 PM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
    • 87% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

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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)86%

    1,718 flights · 86% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel

  • Southwest Airlines85%

    463 flights · 85% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM90%

    729 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 9 AM to noon88%

    258 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM85%

    357 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 3 to 6 PM79%

    103 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 6 to 9 PM82%

    719 flights · avg delay 14 min

Best day: Wednesday (90%). Worst: Friday (84%).

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
86
M
86
A
90
M
86
J
82
J
85
A
89
S
87
O
87
N
89
D
81

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)66%
  • Late-arriving aircraft22%
  • Severe weather6%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume5%

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

LAX to ABQ questions

What time of day is best to fly LAX to ABQ?
Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 79% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from LAX to ABQ?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,718 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 LAX to ABQ?
December (81% on time); the best was January (91%), 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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