Which airline is most reliable for ABQ (Albuquerque) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the ABQ to ORD route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from ABQ to ORD?

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

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

When flights from ABQ to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 80 minutes.

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

With 81% of ABQ to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 80 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is ABQ (Albuquerque) to ORD (Chicago) usually delayed?

No, ABQ to ORD flights are generally reliable. 81% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 80 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on ABQ (Albuquerque) to ORD (Chicago)?

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying ABQ to ORD, with 88% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 75%.

What's the best month to fly ABQ (Albuquerque) to ORD (Chicago)?

The best month to fly ABQ to ORD is October, when 92% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 67% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

ABQ → ORD

ABQ (Albuquerque) to ORD (Chicago)

ABQ (Albuquerque) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 88%. The average delay is 80 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

ABQ → ORD 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?

Republic Airways edges out American Airlines on this route — 88% vs 75% on time.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 88% on time; American Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly ABQ → ORD

Best month

October

92% on time

Worst month

July

67% on time

Oct

92%

Sep

88%

Nov

86%

Feb

84%

Dec

83%

Mar

83%

Aug

82%

May

81%

Apr

77%

Jan

75%

Jun

73%

Jul

67%

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 ORD

77% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: 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.