Best Time to Fly ABQ to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,278 flights were scheduled from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 79.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.9%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 76.5%.
February has been the best month (88% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (74%).
2.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ABQ to DFW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 79.9% | 119 min | 3.1% | 1,751 |
| Envoy Air | 77.8% | 66 min | 1.9% | 475 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.5% | 55 min | 1.9% | 52 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,838 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.1% | 2.9% | 659 |
| 6am–7am | 87.4% | 3.6% | 471 |
| 7am–8am | 85.9% | 3.0% | 235 |
| 8am–9am | 82.9% | 2.7% | 635 |
| 9am–10am | 85.7% | 2.0% | 100 |
| 10am–11am | 81.8% | 2.1% | 626 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.9% | 0.4% | 265 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.1% | 2.8% | 318 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.6% | 1.9% | 324 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.6% | 2.3% | 177 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.3% | 2.5% | 121 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.6% | 4.6% | 372 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.5% | 4.4% | 408 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.9% | 2.1% | 95 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ABQ to DFW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 73.2% | -7.1 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.4% | -4.8 pts | 2.3% | 175 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.8% | -4.5 pts | 2.5% | 954 |
| All other days | 80.3% | — | 3.0% | 3,627 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).