Best Time to Fly ABQ to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
997 flights were scheduled from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 89.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (93% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (85%).
1.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ABQ to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 89.7% | 105 min | 1.8% | 997 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,992 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.2% | 1.1% | 92 |
| 7am–8am | 93.0% | 1.4% | 638 |
| 11am–12pm | 89.4% | 0.6% | 523 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.8% | 1.1% | 187 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.7% | 1.2% | 489 |
| 5pm–6pm | 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 ABQ to ATL
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% | -0.7 pts | 2.6% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.8% | -10.1 pts | 0.0% | 79 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 88.1% | -1.8 pts | 1.4% | 353 |
| All other days | 89.9% | — | 1.1% | 1,522 |
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).