Best Time to Fly ORD to ABQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Albuquerque International Sunport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,148 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque (ABQ) in the last 12 months, and 72.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 5 airlines on the route at 78.2%, while American Airlines trailed at 66.7%.
May has been the best month (84% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (69%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 78.2% | 69 min | 4.4% | 91 |
| United Airlines | 75.1% | 58 min | 1.1% | 378 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73.6% | 61 min | 4.4% | 91 |
| Envoy Air | 71.5% | 71 min | 1.2% | 320 |
| American Airlines | 66.7% | 69 min | 0.0% | 268 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to ABQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,199 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 85.5% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 9am–10am | 82.0% | 0.3% | 935 |
| 10am–11am | 76.1% | 0.3% | 315 |
| 11am–12pm | 60.8% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.3% | 0.0% | 75 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.7% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.8% | 2.1% | 289 |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.8% | 4.1% | 98 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.2% | 3.4% | 208 |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.4% | 5.9% | 51 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD 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) | 56.2% | -22.2 pts | 3.0% | 33 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.0% | -9.4 pts | 0.0% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.4% | -13.1 pts | 3.4% | 407 |
| All other days | 78.5% | — | 0.5% | 1,688 |
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).