Which airline is most reliable for ABQ (Albuquerque) to DEN (Denver)?

The most reliable airline on the ABQ to DEN route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from ABQ to DEN?

About 17% of flights from ABQ to DEN experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ABQ to DEN flights?

When flights from ABQ to DEN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 65 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ABQ to DEN flight?

With 83% of ABQ to DEN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 65 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DEN is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is ABQ (Albuquerque) to DEN (Denver) usually delayed?

No, ABQ to DEN flights are generally reliable. 83% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 65 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on ABQ (Albuquerque) to DEN (Denver)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying ABQ to DEN, with 87% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 81%.

What's the best month to fly ABQ (Albuquerque) to DEN (Denver)?

The best month to fly ABQ to DEN is November, when 90% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 74% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

ABQ → DEN

ABQ (Albuquerque) to DEN (Denver)

ABQ (Albuquerque) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

ABQ → DEN on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 87% vs 81% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 81%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly ABQ → DEN

Best month

November

90% on time

Worst month

July

74% on time

Nov

90%

Oct

89%

Dec

88%

Sep

87%

Feb

86%

Mar

85%

Jan

84%

Apr

81%

Aug

81%

May

78%

Jun

75%

Jul

74%

Good to know

Departing from ABQ

81% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ABQ has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at DEN

78% on time

When flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DEN: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.