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Route on-time record

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

San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport). 707 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5289 at 6:25 PM.

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SFO → ABQ

San Francisco to Albuquerque: 707 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

83%

Cancelled

0.4%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

85% on time vs 65% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

83% 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 · SkyWest 5289 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    6:25 PM → 9:59 PM2h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-27.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (90 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 90 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 90 flights

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  2. #2 · United 1300

    6:25 PM → 9:59 PM2h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

    Find United 1300 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 5287 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:25 AM → 12:59 PM2h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-27.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 85% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 65%).
    • Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

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  4. #4 · United 365

    8:40 AM → 12:21 PM2h 41m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as United 2340; its record covers all of them.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 45 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find United 365 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · SkyWest 5535 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:20 AM → 12:00 PM2h 40m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

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  6. #6 · SkyWest 5375 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    12:00 PM → 3:44 PM2h 44m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (45 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 45 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 65% on time; 9 AM to noon: 85%).
    • Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.

    Limited track record · 45 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)83%

    526 flights · 84% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

  • United Airlines83%

    181 flights · 82% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM79%

    54 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    261 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM65%

    52 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 6 to 9 PM84%

    315 flights · avg delay 11 min

Best day: Tuesday (86%). Worst: Friday (80%).

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
84
F
80
M
83
A
88
M
78
J
75
J
76
A
81
S
86
O
90
N
86
D
79

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft37%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume33%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
  • Severe weather2%

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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SFO to ABQ questions

What time of day is best to fly SFO to ABQ?
9 AM to noon: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 65% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from SFO to ABQ?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 526 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 SFO to ABQ?
June (75% on time); the best was October (90%), 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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