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Route on-time record

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

Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport). 493 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 487 at 10:05 AM.

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MDW → ABQ

Chicago to Albuquerque: 493 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

0.6%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

93% on time vs 60% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

78% chance on time

Check MDW to ABQ fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $302 (Southwest 2010 on 2026-10-23). 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 · Southwest 487

    10:05 AM → 12:10 PM3h 05m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 16 flights

    Find Southwest 487 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 155

    11:40 AM → 1:45 PM3h 05m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (22 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (22 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 22 flights

    Find Southwest 155 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 262

    3:10 PM → 5:15 PM3h 05m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

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

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find Southwest 262 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines78%

    493 flights · 78% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM85%

    178 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 9 AM to noon72%

    79 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • Noon to 3 PM93%

    86 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    71 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 6 to 9 PM60%

    36 flights · avg delay 28 min

  • After 9 PM60%

    43 flights · avg delay 20 min

Best day: Wednesday (87%). Worst: Sunday (69%).

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
88
F
98
M
82
A
83
M
76
J
73
J
68
A
76
S
84
O
85
N
80
D
78

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft59%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume13%
  • Severe weather4%

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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MDW to ABQ questions

What time of day is best to fly MDW to ABQ?
Noon to 3 PM: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from MDW to ABQ?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 78% 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 MDW to ABQ?
July (68% on time); the best was February (98%), 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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