Best Time to Fly ABQ to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,218 flights were scheduled from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 88.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 91.3% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 76.6%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and July the worst month (85%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
ABQ to LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 91.3% | 111 min | 0.3% | 1,721 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76.6% | 59 min | 1.0% | 497 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,449 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 98.0% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 6am–7am | 94.6% | 0.2% | 1,110 |
| 7am–8am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 370 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | 90.5% | 0.4% | 277 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.0% | 0.4% | 992 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.9% | 0.0% | 127 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.3% | 0.0% | 82 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.2% | 1.4% | 147 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.3% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.2% | 0.3% | 333 |
| 6pm–7pm | 84.5% | 0.4% | 692 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.1% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.6% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 23 | |
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 LAX
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) | 83.3% | -6.2 pts | 0.0% | 90 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.7% | -9.9 pts | 0.0% | 173 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.1% | -2.4 pts | 0.0% | 751 |
| All other days | 89.5% | — | 0.4% | 3,435 |
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).