Best Time to Fly ABQ to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,146 flights were scheduled from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 78.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 5 airlines, Republic Airways led with 88.6% on time and American Airlines was last with 64.6%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
ABQ to ORD 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 | 88.6% | 58 min | 2.2% | 90 |
| Envoy Air | 87.7% | 65 min | 1.6% | 317 |
| United Airlines | 78.8% | 98 min | 2.1% | 379 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75.3% | 60 min | 2.2% | 91 |
| American Airlines | 64.6% | 116 min | 0.4% | 269 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,197 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6am–7am | 90.8% | 3.2% | 282 |
| 7am–8am | 93.0% | 1.9% | 103 |
| 8am–9am | 82.9% | 1.2% | 244 |
| 9am–10am | 90.0% | 2.0% | 102 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.2% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.8% | 0.7% | 906 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.7% | 0.6% | 324 |
| 2pm–3pm | 58.0% | 0.8% | 121 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.7% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 18 | |
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 ORD
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) | 66.7% | -15.7 pts | 6.1% | 33 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.1% | -5.3 pts | 1.4% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.4% | -11.0 pts | 2.9% | 408 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 0.6% | 1,685 |
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).