Which airline is most reliable for ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAS (Las Vegas)?

The most reliable airline on the ABQ to LAS route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from ABQ to LAS?

About 19% of flights from ABQ to LAS experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ABQ to LAS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 81% of ABQ to LAS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LAS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAS (Las Vegas) usually delayed?

No, ABQ to LAS flights are generally reliable. 81% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 61 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAS (Las Vegas)?

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying ABQ to LAS, with 81% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Spirit Airlines at 78%.

What's the best month to fly ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAS (Las Vegas)?

The best month to fly ABQ to LAS is November, when 85% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 77% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

ABQ → LAS

ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAS (Las Vegas)

ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAS (Las Vegas) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

ABQ → LAS on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 81% vs Spirit Airlines at 78%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 81% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly ABQ → LAS

Best month

November

85% on time

Worst month

June

77% on time

Nov

85%

Dec

85%

Jan

83%

Aug

82%

Feb

81%

Sep

81%

Oct

80%

Apr

80%

May

79%

Jul

78%

Mar

78%

Jun

77%

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 LAS

78% on time

When flights into LAS are late, the average delay is 64 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LAS: 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.