Which airline is most reliable for ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAX (Los Angeles)?

The most reliable airline on the ABQ to LAX route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from ABQ to LAX?

About 12% of flights from ABQ to LAX experience delays. 88% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ABQ to LAX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 70 minutes.

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

With 88% of ABQ to LAX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 70 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LAX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAX (Los Angeles) usually delayed?

No, ABQ to LAX flights are generally reliable. 88% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 70 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAX (Los Angeles)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying ABQ to LAX, with 91% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Spirit Airlines at 64%.

What's the best month to fly ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAX (Los Angeles)?

The best month to fly ABQ to LAX is April, when 91% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is February at 85% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in April gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

ABQ → LAX

ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAX (Los Angeles)

ABQ (Albuquerque) to LAX (Los Angeles) flights arrive on time 88% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 91%. The average delay is 70 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

ABQ → LAX on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 88% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 91% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 64%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 91% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 64%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly ABQ → LAX

Best month

April

91% on time

Worst month

February

85% on time

Apr

91%

Aug

91%

Jan

90%

Nov

89%

Sep

89%

May

89%

Dec

88%

Mar

88%

Oct

88%

Jul

86%

Jun

86%

Feb

85%

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 LAX

81% on time

When flights into LAX are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LAX: 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.