Best Time to Fly MSP to ABQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Albuquerque International Sunport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
173 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Albuquerque (ABQ) in the last 12 months, and 83.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
December has been the best month (94% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (76%).
0.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 83.2% | 66 min | 0.0% | 173 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to ABQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 415 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 82.9% | 0.3% | 337 |
| 7pm–8pm | 85.5% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 8pm–9pm | 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 MSP 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 | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.2% | -13.7 pts | 0.8% | 124 |
| All other days | 86.9% | — | 0.0% | 270 |
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).