ABQ (Albuquerque) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 86%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.ABQ → ORD
ABQ (Albuquerque) to ORD (Chicago)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
null edges out American Airlines on this route — 86% vs 77% on time.
Airline Comparison
leads at 86% on time; American Airlines trails at 77%.
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Good to know
Departing from ABQ
82% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ABQ has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~28 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ORD
75% on timeWhen flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~26 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.