Which airline is most reliable for ABQ (Albuquerque) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

The most reliable airline on the ABQ to SLC route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 95%.

How often are flights delayed from ABQ to SLC?

About 7% of flights from ABQ to SLC experience delays. 93% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ABQ to SLC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 93 minutes.

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

With 93% of ABQ to SLC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 93 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SLC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is ABQ (Albuquerque) to SLC (Salt Lake City) usually delayed?

No, ABQ to SLC flights are generally reliable. 93% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 93 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on ABQ (Albuquerque) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

Delta Air Lines is the most reliable airline flying ABQ to SLC, with 95% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is SkyWest Airlines at 93%.

What's the best month to fly ABQ (Albuquerque) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

The best month to fly ABQ to SLC is September, when 96% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is March at 90% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

ABQ → SLC

ABQ (Albuquerque) to SLC (Salt Lake City)

ABQ (Albuquerque) to SLC (Salt Lake City) flights arrive on time 93% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 95%. The average delay is 93 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

ABQ → SLC on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 93% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 95% vs SkyWest Airlines at 93%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 95% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 93%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly ABQ → SLC

Best month

September

96% on time

Worst month

March

90% on time

Sep

96%

Nov

95%

May

94%

Apr

94%

Jun

94%

Dec

94%

Oct

93%

Jul

93%

Aug

93%

Feb

92%

Jan

92%

Mar

90%

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 SLC

85% on time

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

If connecting at SLC: 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.