Best Time to Fly LAS to ABQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Harry Reid International → Albuquerque International Sunport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,716 flights were scheduled from Las Vegas (LAS) to Albuquerque (ABQ) in the last 12 months, and 77.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
LAS 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 | 77.0% | 50 min | 0.5% | 1,698 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 18 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAS to ABQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,672 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7am–8am | 95.4% | 0.0% | 329 |
| 8am–9am | 92.8% | 0.3% | 363 |
| 9am–10am | 89.5% | 0.0% | 153 |
| 10am–11am | 85.1% | 0.2% | 398 |
| 11am–12pm | 92.9% | 0.7% | 155 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.6% | 0.0% | 150 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.3% | 0.0% | 135 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.3% | 0.3% | 305 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.8% | 1.2% | 322 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.2% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.3% | 0.0% | 232 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.0% | 0.8% | 255 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.6% | 0.4% | 230 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.2% | 0.7% | 154 |
| 9pm–10pm | 58.7% | 0.7% | 273 |
| 10pm–11pm | 61.1% | 1.1% | 91 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAS 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) | 89.2% | +9.5 pts | 0.0% | 65 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.3% | -6.4 pts | 0.7% | 147 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.4% | -9.3 pts | 0.5% | 632 |
| All other days | 79.7% | — | 0.4% | 2,828 |
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).