Best Time to Fly IAH to ABQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Albuquerque International Sunport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
473 flights were scheduled from Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque (ABQ) in the last 12 months, and 79.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 80.8% on time and United Airlines was last with 78.9%.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and June the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
IAH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 80.8% | 33 min | 2.1% | 48 |
| United Airlines | 78.9% | 51 min | 0.7% | 425 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to ABQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 954 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 87.4% | 0.9% | 105 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.2% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.0% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.5% | 1.3% | 671 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IAH 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) | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.9% | -4.8 pts | 2.1% | 47 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.1% | -2.6 pts | 2.9% | 138 |
| All other days | 78.7% | — | 0.8% | 751 |
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).