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Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at ABQ?

Albuquerque International Sunport — Albuquerque

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High Risk — 49% miss rate

Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at ABQ means roughly a 49% chance of missing your flight.

49%
Miss Rate
82%
On-Time Rate
63m
Avg Delay

Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at ABQ

A 45-minute connection at ABQ is very risky. There's roughly a 49% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 125 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.

·Airport reliability: ABQ has a 82% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: ABQ requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−High average delay: When flights are late at ABQ, the average delay is 63 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at ABQ

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 45-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 125+ minute layovers at ABQ
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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