Best Time to Fly BUR to ABQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bob Hope → Albuquerque International Sunport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
327 flights were scheduled from Burbank (BUR) to Albuquerque (ABQ) in the last 12 months, and 84.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (97% on time) and October the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
BUR to ABQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 84.0% | 50 min | 0.6% | 327 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUR to ABQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 683 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 9am–10am | 88.8% | 1.0% | 99 |
| 10am–11am | 95.5% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 11am–12pm | 94.7% | 1.7% | 117 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.7% | 0.0% | 107 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.8% | 0.0% | 82 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.0% | 0.0% | 93 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.8% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BUR to ABQ
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) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.7% | +0.4 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.4% | +0.1 pts | 0.0% | 118 |
| All other days | 86.3% | — | 0.6% | 522 |
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).